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> It's a . . . six, The search for parts continues
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post Jun 29 2015, 05:44 AM
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Wow, what a cool connection! You just never know..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 29 2015, 05:48 AM
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Its a match. . . . made in Stuttgart. As great as it is to wake up Monday morning to this, I have to admit that I am a little stressed now. But, It is good stress. :-) It will be interesting to see if we can put this car's engine back with its car. This will definitely be a story for the magazine.
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post Jun 29 2015, 05:49 AM
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Great news for you Steve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Now who can help out with a reasonably priced replacement motor for Drola's very nice looking 912?? These things are getting hard to find!!
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post Jun 29 2015, 06:24 AM
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I can put you in contact with a guy who has a complete 2.7L with documented good compression and leak down numbers. He wants $4750 and is on the East Coast.

BTW..it's NOT me! I have no financial interest in this deal.

PM me if you want contact info
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post Jun 29 2015, 06:37 AM
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Steve- I would run right out and but a Lotto ticket! That is crazy luck. Now you just need to put that deal together. Congratulations.
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post Jun 29 2015, 06:58 AM
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Wow, what luck! Good for you!
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post Jun 29 2015, 07:23 AM
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Remember it's still only a 2.0T engine. No one wanted those engines. a lowly 2.0T 911 engine is mostly a door stop to 911 guys. Nice to reunite it to the car but I have seen some crazy stuff going on when 914-6 engines hit the classifieds and ebay. As long as you both realize the engine is still only a 2.0 you may be able to get the engine back. Great story.
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post Jun 29 2015, 07:45 AM
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Remember it's still only a 2.0T engine. No one wanted those engines. a lowly 2.0T 911 engine is mostly a door stop to 911 guys. Nice to reunite it to the car but I have seen some crazy stuff going on when 914-6 engines hit the classifieds and ebay. As long as you both realize the engine is still only a 2.0 you may be able to get the engine back. Great story.


yes, i agree it's only a 2.0T motor. however, the correct motor makes a world of difference in the value of the car as a whole.
the last 914-6 engine i saw was a long block of unknown condition that sold for close to $7500. i believe it was posted here on 914world and also on fleebay. at least that's the one i saw. there may be more and prices might be even crazier.
that being said i am a certified car nut and can appreciate and understand steve's position on this.
steve, i pm'd you with my number. let's talk and make this happen
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post Jun 29 2015, 08:06 AM
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I noticed the COA has the trans # recorded as well (unusual). I hope you've got that already Steve & don't have to go looking for it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 29 2015, 08:17 AM
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Wow..Great story..Everything will work out..Congrats..
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post Jun 29 2015, 08:50 AM
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That is too cool. Kudos to Drola for wanting to make the car whole again.
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post Jun 29 2015, 09:12 AM
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...that being said i am a certified car nut and can appreciate and understand steve's position on this.

Drola,
Glad to hear that you are NOT one of those who would try and profit just because you ended up with someones original engine. This is my worst fear about my missing engine...I find it and the guy wants $10k for it.
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post Jun 29 2015, 09:14 AM
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That is too cool. Kudos to Drola for wanting to make the car whole again.

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post Jun 29 2015, 09:43 AM
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I noticed the COA has the trans # recorded as well (unusual). I hope you've got that already Steve & don't have to go looking for it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)



Nope. We'll be looking for the tranny too.
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post Jun 29 2015, 09:47 AM
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Steve- I would run right out and but a Lotto ticket! That is crazy luck. Now you just need to put that deal together. Congratulations.



I know right. First we found a 6 in North Carolina (easy to convince the wife to go see it). Then is was blue - my wife and my favorite 914 color. Now we've found the engine. The 914 stars are aligned, it seems.
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post Jun 29 2015, 09:49 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Congratulations Steve, what luck!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 29 2015, 10:43 AM
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Although it might be a lowly 2.0 T engine.. It is currently in a car running well from what has been posted. For the deal to work, the owner of the engine will have to be "made whole" again. He needs to find out what the cost to replace the engine with a good running engine and the labor and time necessary to get the car back in the condition it is now and decide if he wants to put the car down for the amount of time needed to do the swap.
If it was just a bare case or a core motor sitting on the floor of a shop it would be one thing. This deal will require taking apart a running driving car..

And the 911 guys may have looked down on early engines in the past.. Now, many are also looking for the matching number engines for their cars.

Given the prices of early T 911's ... They are getting pricier..

Just my 2 cents.
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post Jun 29 2015, 10:51 AM
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Thanks to everyone for the conrats. I am so excited, and thankful to 914world, to possibly be able to reunite the original engine with the car. My kids woke up this morning to me jumping in their bed yelling that we had found the engine. They were not amused.

Now the real work begins. I spoke with Drola today. He is a very nice guy. I don't think he was completely happy with the 2.0 anyway. He is willing to swap the 914-6 engine for a good-running engine (maybe a 2.4 or 2.7 Liter), with carbs. It has to have carbs.

So, I am looking for an engine to swap him. If anyone knows of one, please PM me.

Thanks,
Steve
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post Jun 29 2015, 11:47 AM
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This is pretty amazing. Congrats Steve.

If you find the tranny I'll....never mind. You just might.
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post Jun 29 2015, 12:06 PM
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QUOTE(stevegm @ Jun 29 2015, 11:43 AM) *

QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jun 29 2015, 10:06 AM) *

I noticed the COA has the trans # recorded as well (unusual). I hope you've got that already Steve & don't have to go looking for it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)



Nope. We'll be looking for the tranny too.

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Neither one of my COA's have the trans number recorded, however I'm 99.999... % sure my LE has the original tranny bolted to the original engine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
My six has neither it's original engine & I'm pretty sure the trans is not original either, since it's a side shifter w/ a Quaiffe & bergspyder gears. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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