[T3] 914 conversion

[Mike Fisher]

The original 2.0 Liter 914 Fuchs aluminum wheels are valuable.

On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 4:53 PM, Brion Sabbatino <brionsab at msn.com> wrote:

> Ray,
>
> The 1976 914 originally had a 2.0 Liter engine. The 1.8 is not original to
> the car.
>
> My guess it has also been stripped of the FI and is now carbed. If so, you
> cannot just slap on duel carbs. The cam is incorrect.
>
> On a brighter note the engine does have value to the correct owner looking
> for one.
>
> The cases have become hard to obtain. The crankshaft bearings even more
> difficult to find.
>
> A 1976 with the correct 2L engine can be collectable.
>
> 914 are prone to major rust issues. They are structurally issues along
> with cosmetic.
>
> Read all you can and examine the care carefully before proceeding.
>
> Brion S.
> S. Utah
> 1969 Square back
> 1969 Porsche 912
> 1970 Porsche 914
> 1967 Deluxe Bus
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Ray Gifford <ray at mendomail.com>
> Date: 6/22/17 4:48 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: type3-vwtype3.org at lists.vwtype3.org
> Subject: [T3] 914 conversion
>
> I have a chance to pick up a '76 914 with good 1.8 motor and 5 speed. Any
> thoughts on using that in a 65...
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