I've been searching, just curious, for pictures of the dual carb set-up the 914's used in 1974 1.8 cars. Or at least I thought they used carbs?

I noticed the casting on the type 4 block for a mechanical fuel pump. Wondered what application would that ever have been for? Even early 70's Bus's had L-Jet, right?

The carb set up was Euro ONLY. I think the 73 Bus had carbs on the 1.7 then they went to FI.

Yup, Euro only, and I'm pretty sure why I'm having some trouble finding good pictures.

This is a picture I had saved from a 1.7? Bus I believe. It'd be kinda neat to know if the 914 1.8 was pretty much the same thing.

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Thanks Sean!

So do these use a mechanical fuel pump?

This casting on type 4 cases makes me think there is a mechanical pump application somewhere out there.

Ah, here is more on the subject:

"Fuel pump boss - The difference in the cases is relatively minor: three major areas are going to outlined. The carb. engine of any model had a mechanical fuel pump in the area by the sump and engine mounting flange. So if you plan to use an electric fuel pump for your carbs or are running EFI, a block off plate will be necessary. "

And here is why nobody uses the mechanical pumps:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4569096

There, good searchable thread if anyone ever wants info.

Still would be cool to see a stock Euro 1.8 engine bay picture.