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914 -engine sizes- fit/wont fit???, Technical HELLLlpPPP |
Boldylocks |
Sep 10 2003, 11:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-September 03 From: San Diego -CA- Member No.: 1,135 |
First, I'm the owner of a 73 914 with a 1.7 liter engine that has bent/broken intake valves. I'm not a mechanic, but the cost to repair this part seems to be as much, if not more, than finding a running engine and putting it into the car.
With that said: Can I 'drop' any 914 engine into the car??? 1.8 -2.0?? Is the mechanic correct, will it cost me nearly the same amount to simply find (FAR FROM SIMPLE) a running engine and have it put in the car??? Can I 'drop' any of the larger engines into the car without any problems??? ___ next level questions_____ Anyone with any ideas of the causes for a 'big bore' engine to RUN HOT . there is no thermostat connected to the engine and after about an hour of running it starts heading into the red zone. -for direct contact: Rfranklin@price-entities.com -during the day (pacific time), Riccif@cts.com -at night. I would really really appreciate anyones help/response. I'm always greatful to this board and point eveyone I know in its direction. My current 914 was purchase after many hours of discussion on this board and it is a gem. The ENGINE was damaged due to mandatory driving on the face of the MOON in order to get to work for nearly 3 months (streets on my way to work -were pothole infested- caused serious damage to exhaust/engine -though again, according to what I have learned I simply have an 'intake valve -bent/broken' issue). |
Boldylocks |
Sep 10 2003, 12:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-September 03 From: San Diego -CA- Member No.: 1,135 |
As I stated before, this BBS is WAYYYy to full of incredible 914 folks. My spirits have been lifted for sure.
Regarding the Big Bore== I understand. I actually had a 2.0 liter (it was killed by an Escort) and gave the running engine away (for 300.00). The engine ran hot -because it ran lean by choice- however the 'hottness' was only noticed on long trips into the desert. For the most part, I'm driving near the coast here and the air is very cool -and I avoid traffic jams -my motto -pull off, get a beer, meet some people, let the traffic roll on BY. Good to know I shouldnt have a 'drop any 4' into the car problem. What about a 6???? - I guess my concerns are the tranny. I'm not in the mood right now to up the whole transmission system and if any 4 can be put in, perhaps I should stay away from a 6 (who really wants to go faster -LOL-) AGAIN --914Club BBS is HARVARD for 914 fanatics!!! |
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