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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, 04:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-September 03 From: San Diego -CA- Member No.: 1,135 |
Newest information on the HOT engine: Again, I'm thinking I will follow the 'feelings' of the board and perhaps avoid this thing...
Comments from the HOT ENGINE OWNER--- "The heads were recently redone, so I know they are NOT warped. I had a broken valve replaced. When I put the head back on I noticed that the top of cylinder 3 was not perfectly level with the top of cylinder 4. Therefore, the head would never properly seat on the cylinders. I had one machined to match the other and the head seats good. I bring this up because it's possible you've got the same problem on the other side. If the head is not on there right, it's gonna sling oil and make it run real hot. That would be the first thing I'd check. If you run it real hot for a long time, you run the risk of busting another valve. If they glow red hot, sooner or later they get brittle and break. Good luck!"" So??? I guess I'll say it one last and final time, does this sound like a money-pit, or a potential fun challenge. I'm far from afraid of 'paying' to have these cars worked on, I hate to spend the money, but 300-1000 dollars every other quarter isnt bad considering what people spend on NEW 'lack of imagination' cars. What HURTS is the 1500-4000 dollar jab in the stomach -which is what I'm looking at right now. I guess I need to know how long 'someone' drove around with this HOT car??? I'm feeling like a sucker. Hopefully I'll find some better options. Must learn patience. |
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