[Cyberrev]

Hi,

Just bought a 1968 912 coupe body ($400) and I need an engine. I've never done anything with cars before at all, but have wanted to ever since I was a kid.

I have been told I need a 'type 4' engine, but that doesn't mean anything to me. I was looking on ebay and found a 2.7 litre from a 1974 Targa. Would this be a fit?

If so, it has low compression in the #5 cylider, needs a coil and coil wire, and the left side heater hose is missing. Also needs a CD box (PermaTune?). Expensive fixes?

Is this something I want? If not, what? And what would be a reasonable price to pay for an engine?

Thanks for your help --

Tim