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Hi everyone. I currently have a 1972 1.7L that is in pretty great shape except for the exterior paint and the seized engine.
I did the remove spark plugs, jack up one side and turn the wheel in 5th with no luck. An expert mechanic relative of mine with 914 experience had me also take out the starter and try to move the flywheel while out of gear with a BFS (or pry bar), it didn't budge which to his thinking means that it's pretty well seized.
I have a 2.0L from my old 73 working well before I stripped and junked it (floor boards ++ other things were all rusted out).
Is there anything I should look out for before putting this engine in this car. Should I also put in the 2.0L's transmission as well? I saved the shift mechanicals from the 73 with the exception of the tube that was part of the frame. I don't know if ether transmission is any good but I'll assume the 72's has been better treated.
I'm gonna put in a new clutch, rear main seal and powder coat the tins in gloss black. Should I paint the engine, if so in what and will it last?
I realized this will no longer be a numbers matching car but I don't feel so bad about that, but what do you all think?
While the 2.0L engine is out should I check the cam to see what it is? (the engine runs on carburetors)
This is the first time I've shown or talked about this car since I purchased it. It's got a fiberglass 916 kit on it and has a little damage in the trunk from a rear ending years ago. Part (headlights, door bolts have bright yellow/green paint on them as if they were recovered off another car. The paint ID shows that the car was black from the factory.
Thanks In advance for all your advice.
Stephen