Anyone identify this engine serial?

[914hound]

Just got a 914, price was TO good, Not sure if the engine is a porsche or bus. I believe it's "W0052645." It's on the tranny side as a 1.7 should, but in the research I did do, it said the "w" was either a 914 1.7 or a vw 411 1.7. Any insight? Again, thanks for you time.

[Alfred1]

My understanding is that the "Porsche" 1.7L motor from the 914 is essentially the same as the "VW" 1.7L motor. Check out this chart . You should be able to find your answer here .

[Bleyseng]

411 motors have the dipstick in the wrong location.

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

Sedans do but wagons don't. Or was it the other way around? Anyway, I believe that one of the two versions of the 411 has the dipstick in the "Bus" location, while the other has it in the 914 location.

Bottom line--the W-code motor is either the correct one for an early 914 (70-71), or it's close enough that you won't be able to tell the difference. (Or it has the oil filler and dipstick poking into the firewall of the 914--but I kinda doubt that's the case here. And even then, the performance should be the same.)

--DD