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914 -engine sizes- fit/wont fit???, Technical HELLLlpPPP |
Boldylocks |
Sep 10 2003, 11:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-September 03 From: San Diego -CA- Member No.: 1,135 |
First, I'm the owner of a 73 914 with a 1.7 liter engine that has bent/broken intake valves. I'm not a mechanic, but the cost to repair this part seems to be as much, if not more, than finding a running engine and putting it into the car.
With that said: Can I 'drop' any 914 engine into the car??? 1.8 -2.0?? Is the mechanic correct, will it cost me nearly the same amount to simply find (FAR FROM SIMPLE) a running engine and have it put in the car??? Can I 'drop' any of the larger engines into the car without any problems??? ___ next level questions_____ Anyone with any ideas of the causes for a 'big bore' engine to RUN HOT . there is no thermostat connected to the engine and after about an hour of running it starts heading into the red zone. -for direct contact: Rfranklin@price-entities.com -during the day (pacific time), Riccif@cts.com -at night. I would really really appreciate anyones help/response. I'm always greatful to this board and point eveyone I know in its direction. My current 914 was purchase after many hours of discussion on this board and it is a gem. The ENGINE was damaged due to mandatory driving on the face of the MOON in order to get to work for nearly 3 months (streets on my way to work -were pothole infested- caused serious damage to exhaust/engine -though again, according to what I have learned I simply have an 'intake valve -bent/broken' issue). |
Boldylocks |
Sep 10 2003, 02:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-September 03 From: San Diego -CA- Member No.: 1,135 |
I dont have to worry about smog -my car is 73, smog begins with the 75 cars -or at least 74 -meaning I dont have to have someone under my car's hood sniffing around unless its smoking, or driving too fast (which will have NOTHING to do with me, my foot, or my driving -damn cars always driving too fast!!)
You mention that anything over 96 is bad -hmmm, I'm lost again -any good links for pros and cons of boring the valves in the first place??? I'm being told I'm looking at a 103mm bored out 1.8 liter engine. Again, the heat factor worries me, but the thing doesnt have head gaskets, a thermostat, and from reading here, it could be running lean etc. My fear is that there could be a reason that hasnt been mentioned that causes it to run HOT that isnt a 'tweak' fix (compression is fixable-right?, running lean is really fixable, the oil pressure is fixable -all within 'reason'. What about a serious issue with the whole bore process that could be suicidal -a real problem? I'm all over Pelican's site right now and have been emailing them for the past few days -THANKS for reminding me to log on and check how things are going. trying to find an engine and avoid being fired can be a nightmare -_LOL -Alas what we do for our twintrunks! I'll look into the heads as well. If purchasing new heads (the engine that needs work is a 1.7L) -or 'repaired' heads could help with my problem then I need to consider that as an option as well. -remember- I've been told I have an intake valve problem -something is bent- and we are looking at a machine shop type issue. -I'm getting close the a rebuild effort from the mechanic (4-6K) -because there is NO way I could do this at home-or on my own. -I'm a brake, spark plug, add oil, type - NOT an engine drop, open the engine, see the inside of an engine type -thats like a horror movie. Again, all comments are ROCKIN, I'm going to get past this prob. remember: 103mm bore-- bigger than 96mm -this is bad why??? |
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