How do!
I have a Baja Bug, and have in there what we are pretty sure is a 914 engine. However, there's always a seed of doubt. My question is how do you tell the difference between a 914 lump and a VW lump of the same era? The engine code points to it either being a 1.7 914 jetronic lump or a VW 1.7 carb'd T4 lump.
I'm just curious about how to tell which one it is thats all!
Cheers
Dave
914 engine question
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There may be little>no difference internally...
The 1.7 914 motor will have a small dome on the piston.
It will probably also have a breather tube on the rocker box tops, the bus flavors don't to my memory.
The 1.7 914 motor will have a small dome on the piston.
It will probably also have a breather tube on the rocker box tops, the bus flavors don't to my memory.
Addendum to Newtons first law:
zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.
zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.
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Yes...if it has domed pistons it is either 411/412 or 914. They are 100% identical in all parts and respects.
If it has teh drilling for the carb fuel pump.....its from a bus. Its doubtful that it would be a 1.7 411/412 carbed version. Those are rare as hens teeth...as they would have been gray market in 69-70 (in this country)...but would have been common in Europe.
Also...didn't the 914's have their case part #'s in a different location from VW's.....or was that only 2.0's? Ray
If it has teh drilling for the carb fuel pump.....its from a bus. Its doubtful that it would be a 1.7 411/412 carbed version. Those are rare as hens teeth...as they would have been gray market in 69-70 (in this country)...but would have been common in Europe.
Also...didn't the 914's have their case part #'s in a different location from VW's.....or was that only 2.0's? Ray
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My GA block has the serial# in the std location... So does the EA 1.7. I have only heard mention of them being elsewhere, have never seen it. Might be refurb blocks?
Addendum to Newtons first law:
zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.
zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.