matching numbers

[MARCANNEKE]

Hi there,

I own a 914 originaly equipped with a 1.7L D-jet. The motornumber I found when I buyed the car in 1985 was W0001150. The car is from 1971. Following the Pelican database this motornumber is for a 914 1969 version. Is this true, or is it possible that in Belgium ( where the the car as always been from new) this motornumber is the right one for a 1971 car?
It's important for me because I want to restore the car to origin.
For the moment it rides with a 2.0L I bought secondhand, so its not urgent to do the restauration.
Greetings,

Marc
Zele
Belgium

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

The table we have is either off by one year, or lists the engines by the build year, not the model year. (I'm not sure which; I don't know exactly where the table came from.) The build year starts in August of the year before the model year starts. So 1970 (model year) 914s were built starting in August 1969.

The engine numbers were generally sequential with the VINs, but there have been examples where they were not. It is possible, but not likely, that an early W-code engine like yours could have been originally installed in a 1971 car.

Just to make sure: The car's VIN starts with "47129"? The "1" means the 1971 model year; if the number starts with "47029" instead the car is actually a 1970 model.

The only way to be sure of how the numbers match up is to contact Porsche. In the US, we would go to Porsche of America, who would issue a "Certificate of Authenticity" (for a fee). But that only works for cars originally delivered in the US.

You may be able to go through your local dealer for something similar--they may be able to get the information from the "Cardex" files, or they may be able to give you information about where to get that. Failing that, look at Porsche's website for "Porsche Classic", their program supporting older cars. There may be info there about getting the Cardex info.

--DD

[MARCANNEKE]

The car's VIn starts with 471 so it's definitely a 1971. I'll try the local Porsche dealer ( who is always pleased to see a 914 coming up his parking space. He has years of experience with dealership of Porsche, so would know where or what.
I'll keep You informed.
Greetings,

Marc
Belgium.

P.S: It took longer to ship goods to me from Belgium customs then You folks did from the shop to my country. Great service!!