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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
| Triboogs |
 Dec 30 2018, 03:05 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 30-December 18 From: Hampstead, NC Member No.: 22,761 Region Association: South East States  |
Hi. I'm new to the forum and currently shopping for a 914. One I'm interested has a 1973 VIN, but the owner is not sure what engine because it has a 1.8 emblem on the back. It also has a center console which I 'think' was only an option for the 2.0 in 1973. If it were a 1974 car, this would all make sense. When I asked him, he said, "It's either a 1.7 badged as a 1.8 on the rear of the car, or it may be a late 73/early 74 with a 1.8. It's VIN is 1973, but a tag in the car mentions 1974...could be a transition car." Is this possible? Thanks for the help!
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| Firstcar |
Dec 30 2018, 07:48 PM
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Obsessive amateur mechanic Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 17-March 11 From: MA -South Shore Member No.: 12,831 Region Association: North East States |
The engine number and location would help. If it’s a 1.7 or 1.8 the number is on top of the case rear passenger side at an angle (look towards the rear directly across from the distributor). If the car has its original fuel injection it’s easy to tell the 1.7 from the 1.8 as the air box is different (do a search for pics).
The center consol was available in both ‘73 and ‘74 as an option. The 1.8 engine was only available in ‘74 and ‘75. Prior owner could have put a 1.8 in a ‘73 car, but that would be unlikely. |
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Triboogs 1973 VIN with 1974 options Dec 30 2018, 03:05 PM
914Sixer Post VIN number. That will tell all. 74 cars wer... Dec 30 2018, 07:48 PM Tom_T Tri - short answer is Nope!
It could be sever... Dec 30 2018, 08:04 PM Triboogs Perfect. Exactly what I needed. Thank you! BTW... Dec 30 2018, 08:31 PM Triboogs Another quick question. Is there a way to tell if ... Jan 7 2019, 08:46 AM
davep Sorry there was no followup on this previously. 47... Apr 14 2020, 09:37 AM |
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