Date:         Sun, 17 Dec 2000 15:24:11 -0800
Reply-To:     Todd Francis <tbf@PACIFIER.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Francis <tbf@PACIFIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: Porsche Engine?
Comments: To: Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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Hi,  The seller might be talking about a  914 engine if for some reason he
wanted to get rid of the wasser and wanted to go through all the trouble to
change. If it is a 914 type 4 the heads will only have 3 studs holding the
intake manifolds on instead of 4.
Todd Francis




>If watercooled (and it should be) count the plug wires.  Should be six
>of 'em.  If only four...  VW's finest! If it indeed has a Porsche six
>in it, just pay the man.  Excellent price if you can drive it home.
>
>Jim Arnott
>WetWesties
>Union, OR
>
>> Rod Smith wrote:
>>
>> Hi;
>>
>> I am scheduled to go look at an '84 Westy tommorrow
>> in which the owner claims to have a Porsche motor.
>>
>> His add for this vehicle reads as follows:
>>
>> Price:                      $4,500.00
>>
>> 1984 WESTY CUSTOM BUILT IN GERMANY IN FEB OF 84. HAS A PORSCHE
>> MOTOR. MINT CONDITION, REAR AIR, STOVE, FRIDGE, SINK, FOUR SPEED.A
>> REAL GEM
>>
>> Any advise on how to tell if this vehicle indeed does have a Porsche
>> motor
>> in it?
>> Any advise on what else to look for would also be greatly
>> appreciated.
>>
>> BTW - I'm new to this list, having signed on only two days ago
>> so I apologize if this has been covered before.
>>
>> Thanks:
>> Rod
>> Canada; Ky
>> Future Westy owner
>