If watercooled (and it should be) count the plug wires.  Should be six
of 'em.  If only four...  VW's finest! If it indeed has a Porsche six
in it, just pay the man.  Excellent price if you can drive it home.

Jim Arnott
WetWesties
Union, OR

> Rod Smith wrote:
>
> Hi;
>
> I am scheduled to go look at an '84 Westy tommorrow
> in which the owner claims to have a Porsche motor.
>
> His add for this vehicle reads as follows:
>
> Price:                      $4,500.00
>
> 1984 WESTY CUSTOM BUILT IN GERMANY IN FEB OF 84. HAS A PORSCHE
> MOTOR. MINT CONDITION, REAR AIR, STOVE, FRIDGE, SINK, FOUR SPEED.A
> REAL GEM
>
> Any advise on how to tell if this vehicle indeed does have a Porsche
> motor
> in it?
> Any advise on what else to look for would also be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> BTW - I'm new to this list, having signed on only two days ago
> so I apologize if this has been covered before.
>
> Thanks:
> Rod
> Canada; Ky
> Future Westy owner