New to 914's. Please help identify my engine., VIN Numbers |
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New to 914's. Please help identify my engine., VIN Numbers |
INDAWEEDS |
Jun 23 2016, 05:12 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 23-June 16 From: michigan Member No.: 20,137 Region Association: North East States |
Hi,
My 1972 914 is VIN 4722904683. The engine number in my 914 is EA023811. Could this be the original engine to the car? … Could it be a VW type 4 engine. How do I tell the difference? Thanks in advance for any help/advice |
tirefriar |
Jul 8 2018, 10:52 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 3-July 18 From: southern cal Member No.: 22,285 Region Association: Southern California |
Resurrecting this thread, I am looking at a '73 914. Originally 1.7L, the engine has been replaced by GEX rebuilt unit, GEX paperwork indicates 1.8L. Block number is VW (logo) followed by W0037789. According to engine codes W indicates either a 1970-1971 1.7 Porsche engine or 1971 1.7 411/412 application.
Should I be put off by the VW logo stamped in front of the engine number? The current owner believes that it is a 1.8L as stated on GEX paperwork. Could this be a 1.7L modified for 1.8L? |
Mike Bellis |
Jul 8 2018, 11:07 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Resurrecting this thread, I am looking at a '73 914. Originally 1.7L, the engine has been replaced by GEX rebuilt unit, GEX paperwork indicates 1.8L. Block number is VW (logo) followed by W0037789. According to engine codes W indicates either a 1970-1971 1.7 Porsche engine or 1971 1.7 411/412 application. Should I be put off by the VW logo stamped in front of the engine number? The current owner believes that it is a 1.8L as stated on GEX paperwork. Could this be a 1.7L modified for 1.8L? You shuld be more put off the GEX rebuilt the motor. Do a search... |
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