I don't know the full lineup, but I know the 1977 911T had either a 2.4 or
2.7 in it.  I wasn't aware of a 3.2 or 3.4 in 1972.  The whole deal sounds
sketchy to me.
bmc   :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
> Reply-To: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
> Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 16:18:50 -0600
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Found Vanagon With Porsche Engine
>
> I found a 1980 Vanagon (in a storage yard) its been there for three
> years. The owner will sell it for storage charges of $2400.00.
> The Vanagon has a 1972 Porsche 911T engine in it with a 5 speed tranny
> and mechanical fuel injection (needs a $1300.00 fuel pump) he says. He
> claims it to have a 3.2 Liter engine vs the lesser desirable 3.4 Liter.
> All of which means nothing to me.
> I'm not knowledgeable on Porsche stuff and the 80 Vanagon body is trash,
> the mag wheels were stolen so it comes with 4 concrete blocks and wheels
> or tires.
> My inquiry into the condition of the engine netted me a buyer beware
> response of *it was running before the fuel pump quit*.
> Any chance this engine and tranny might be worth the $2400.00 he's
> asking?
> There are many parts missing from the Vanagon, no heater system, grill,
> bumpers, tail lights, cracked windshield, lots of seam rust to match the
> rust below every window. At 2600 pounds the body is worth 3.3 cents per
> pound less the $75.00 to get it hauled.
> I'd curious to know the HP on the engine and likelihood that it might
> transfer into a decent 80-83 Vanagon body.
> I'd like to hear your comments since everybody knows more about Porsche
> than I do.
>
> Stan Wilder
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