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looking for help wih 1.8L "AN" code engine
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:30 pm
by WZU911
I am building a euro spec AN code 1.8 liter on Solex 36-40 PDSITs (originally from a VW 412 LS) however its been apart for a long time, and there are some subtle differences when installed in a 914. Would anybody have one of these 1.8 euro spec cars?. Need some help with finishing detail,ie vacuum hose connections, throttle cable connection etc. Detailed photos of an AN engine in a 914 engine bay would be really helpful.
Many thanks
Ian
Re: looking for help wih 1.8L "AN" code engine
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:39 pm
by LMR
Ian
Drop a PM to Canarydelia, he has a similar spec engine
Re: looking for help wih 1.8L "AN" code engine
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:06 pm
by LMR
Re: looking for help wih 1.8L "AN" code engine
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 2:43 pm
by WZU911
Hi LMR,
Many thanks for the info, and I have PMed Canarydelia. Many thanks for the link to the 1.8L vacuum hose diagram but unfortunately it is for the L-jetronic fuel injected version.
Hopefully if I could contact an owner of one of the 1.8 litre euro spec cars, I would be able to glean all the information I require.
Thanks again
Re: looking for help wih 1.8L "AN" code engine
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:23 pm
by camperco
The same set up was used on the industrial engine. We had seven of them direct from the MOD.
We’ve got some bits left. Manifolds, airbox too I think. PM and arrange to come and see us if that helps.
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Re: looking for help wih 1.8L "AN" code engine
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:14 am
by WZU911
Hi Angus,
Thanks for your reply, you have a PM.
Still hoping that someone can help with pictures of a euro spec 1.8L engine bay with the original factory installed duel Solex carb setup.(1974/1975)
Many Thanks
Re: looking for help wih 1.8L "AN" code engine
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:46 am
by davidoft
this is a phot of my old 412 LS, not sure if its of any help :o
Re: looking for help wih 1.8L "AN" code engine
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2019 4:44 pm
by camperco
That's a very tidy standard installation.
Re: looking for help wih 1.8L "AN" code engine
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:29 am
by WZU911
Hi Davidoft and Angus,
Many thanks for the picture and it reminds me of the engine exactly as I removed it from the donor 412 LS all those years ago. If I could get the same picture of said engine installed in a 914 engine bay, my queries would be answered. I do believe that there are differences. The Haynes manual shows the carbs reversed, with the carb crossbar at the rear of the engine, Fig 2.28 page 49, and Fig 2.31 page 50 ?
Any picture or info re above greatly appreciated.
Ian
