engine codes

[mally914]

daft question does anyone have a list of 2.0 engine codes as i dont want to buy a bus engine by mistake, been offered a 74 one that starts GE054301 does it sound right im a bit suspicious thought it should start GA thanks guys

[middlefour1]

daft question does anyone have a list of 2.0 engine codes as i dont want to buy a bus engine by mistake, been offered a 74 one that starts GE054301 does it sound right im a bit suspicious thought it should start GA thanks guys

Hi,

Looking at the listings engine code should start GA, GB or GC. If it is a factory replacement engine it may be a GV. I think the GB code is UK only, the use of those letter is purely coincidental by the way and the GC was for USA. Hope that helps.

[mally914]

cant be a 914 engine then as he has checked the code twice will give it a miss i think thanks

[drummerboytom]

cant be a 914 engine then as he has checked the code twice will give it a miss i think thanks

Yep , do !

Type 4 Engines
GA
1973-74 Porsche 914 , 2.0 liter, D-Jetronic

GC
1975-76 Porsche 914 , 2.0 liter, D-Jetronic

GD
1976-77 Bus, 2.0 liter, L-Jetronic, Solid Lifter

GE
1978-79 Bus, 2.0 liter, L-Jetronic, Hydraulic Lifter (Same code was used on '78 w/oval exhaust ports and '79 with square exhaust ports.)

CV
1980-83 Vanagon, 2.0 liter, L-Jetronic, Hydraulic Lifter

[amallagh]

If you haven't seen it before then this is a very useful link. More info than you can shake a stick at including what you are looking for.
http://members.rennlist.com/914_collectibles/

[pillay2k]

This is one of the best lists i have found

http://www.type2.com/bartnik/enginecodes.htm

our two 914 have GB code engines with 3 intake studs aka '73 & '74 2.0 (both originally German registered)

Fab