For Sale
1 x Porsche 914 engine, 1800, good condition, disassembled mostly complete.

1x1700 type 4 combi engine, complete but needs a rebuild.

I'm not sure what they are worth so I'm open to offers.
Can deliver Sydney metro.

Windsor NSW, 2756

Prefer P.M.

Thanks
Rel

i'd like to know more about that 914 motor. is it basically the same as a type 4 1800? or is the cam or crank different?
cheers, josh

Hi Pattison,

Am interested will try to send either PM if it works or email with my details

PM and email sent.

Josh

Mate, as far as I can tell the 914 engine is pretty much the same as a type IV bus engine except

1) The engine number is stamped in a different location (up near the flywheel rather than behind the fan)
2) The oil filler neck is different to make it easier to top the oil up (the 914 is mid engine)
3) The cam is different and
4) the 2 litre 914 engine has slightly bigger valves.

Like the Type IV kombie engine, these engines are a flat engine i.e. the fan runs off the end of the crank like a type 3. The type IV engines were the latested air cooled engine made by VW and arguably the best. They have a bullet proof bottom end, alluminium case and can be stroked safely to 2.3 litre plus. (thats before you go big bore barrels). Up to 3 litres is achieveable.

You can buy everything you need to convert the engine to an upright configuration (the AUD/USD looks good right now) or if your handy, you can modify a 1600 fan housing to suit. Once converted the engine can go into a beetle of early kombie.

A mate of mine has converted a type IV engine to go in his early beetle. Basically, a 2 litre engine with 103mm barrels, cam, 911 fan setup, webbers etc. It revs to 8 grand and would bring a smile to Jeremy Clarkson's face.

If you want good torque and reliable hp, these engines are the go.

cheers
Rel

hi, was the motor carbed or injected? if it was carbed, do you still have the carbs and air cleaner setup?

Sorry about today. Had a bsuy day.Will call tomorow.

all 914's were injected
I think because of the valves the spark plugs are at a different andgle/position

The 914 engine is fuel injected with Bosch L tronic system. The 1700 engine has carbs and aircleaners etc, but I don't want to separate.

does the 914 engine have all the efi stuff with it? if you are able, can you send me a pic to wiseold1@hotmail.com. I am putting a 2 ltr with an up right conversion into my split, but may be I should do the 914 engine? just a thought. I already have the 2 ltr, but if that donk is good, ....hhmmmmm

Hmmm good thoughts are good. The injection system comes with the engine. If you already have an engine whats the point?

yeah, thats why i was wondering what was different. i need to put a cam in the 2 ltr to have it perform the way i want, so if the 914 is there already, ....hhmmmm. then i can leave the 2 ltr as a spare for my 74 ute.
hhmmmm. how much?

don't forget one of the most distinctive features of the 914, the 3 studs on the intake manifold instead of 4 like the type 4.

3 stud heads only came on the 2 litre 914.
1.7 and 1.8 litre 914's were essentially the same spec as 411 and 412 of that era.
Main advantage of a 914 engine is that it hasn't been pushing a kombi for the last 30 years!

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Hi,I have a 2lt Fuel Injected. Can you till me of the flow "ld" of the injectors. I have broken one injector,if you can. can "PM" me

I would like to help, but I don't want to part the engine out. All PM's replied to.

so how much are these engines selling for, or has this become an educational thread

Engines still available. All offers considered.

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PM not recieved. Give me a call on 0408 608 901

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