Of course...
Could be a 914 T4 engine, could be a 912 engine. In either case, the
tinwork would need to be done to ensure proper cooling....
yuck.
As for watercooled... how many watercooled porshe 6 bangers
(horizontally opposed) are there?

tim o'brien

Sylvain B wrote:
>
> Isn't it possible for it to just have a porshe flat 4 cylinder air cooled?
>
> >From: Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
> >Reply-To: Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >Subject: Re: Porsche Engine?
> >Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2000 10:44:29 +0000
> >
> >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
>
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