The P.O. said its a Porsche motor do you concur?

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so i bought my first bug 63 ragtop
the previous owner says its a Porsche motor do you concur

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the number under the generator stand

60ragtop · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 5:17 pm Post subject:

definitely, PO's never lie about anything

posting pics
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retroman · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 5:44 pm Post subject:

Absolutely not.
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61SNRF · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 6:41 pm Post subject:

Definitely NOT a Porsche motor.

But that's not such a bad thing...

...unless he charged a Porsche price for it.
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Glenn · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 8:59 pm Post subject:

Looks like a 1600DP VW engine with a aftermarket shroud and dual carbs.
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KTPhil · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:21 pm Post subject:

I would be wary of any other claims the PO made... and have a thorough check done by a trusted mechanic!

Bret2094 · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 9:36 pm Post subject:

*Spits out coffee*

Man i didn't know i had so many porsche engines at my house ( sarcasm)

If the PO told you that, and actually believed it, I would go over every aspect of the car with a fine toothed comb. Better to ask questions and get informed

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mukluk · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:55 pm Post subject:

I do so love the fan nut used on the generator pulley, makes me wonder what the fan end looks like.
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gt1953 · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 6:15 am Post subject:

OMG that has the Porsche flavor but sorry its not a Porsche engine. I guess you could say a detuned Porsche engine.
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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 6:20 am Post subject:

See....you totally misunderstood the P.O. ... they said "Porch" motor..

We have tons of Bugs with them there "Porch moters" in em' round here......so I've been told..
I've yet to find any... but Ill keep looking. Rolling Eyes

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Cusser · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 6:35 am Post subject:

Do they have fraud laws in California?

He didn't claim "I have no idea about this engine", claimed it was Porsche. Difference between buyer beware and intentional fraud.
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tb03830 · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:29 am Post subject:

I almost spit my coffee out my nose when I saw your post. Confused

Please tell us you did not pay extra for the "Porche" Engine. Shocked

Does it seem to have alot of power for a bug. It may be bored out.
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kung_fu_chop_a_chick · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:15 am Post subject:

I work with the p.o. when i bought it i was thinking he was misinformed when he aquired it.so im not upset..hes a good guy. . I bought the bug for 3000.. paid him 2600 in the spot..owed him 400. But after telling him he was wrong about the motor we squashed it even.
Im actually a lil relived its just a vw motor. . Its my 1st bug. Id prefer it being all vw.. the motor was rebuilt 20,000 miles ago. But has been sitting for a few years.. ill post pics. Id like to know what u guys think about the purchase... im still very much happy about the car

eyetzr · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:56 am Post subject:

It is a Porch motor if you built it on a Porch or you have a Porch or know someone who had or has a Porch. Think

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I think he meant "rare", as in "not well-done"

VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 11:09 am Post subject:

tb03830 · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 11:28 am Post subject:

If you are happy with it then you are good. Pics are good. May be a little high on price but a little love and alot of cash goes along way on rebuilding. The rubber o nthe lid looks alot dry rotted and the wiring mess on the drivers side worries me. Great carbs though. If you take out the engine think about putting a new fire wall board in. It will quiet the engine noise.
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eyetzr · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 11:59 am Post subject:

Hey its all good, a little love some new parts, fresh oil, grease it up, air the tires & check for cracks. Test the brakes. Drive & enjoy. If you like it keep it.
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I think he meant "rare", as in "not well-done"

grandpa pete · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 1:35 pm Post subject:

With my type 3 engine in the Type 6 ; I just tell people " It's like the flat engines they put in the porche 914's " Twisted Evil

NOBODY here knows what a type 3 is anyway !!! Razz

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andk5591 · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 2:15 pm Post subject:

Well TECHNICALLY it is because Ferdnand Porsche designed it...So we can all say that. I do all the time. "yeah I gotta Porsche Bus motor in it - has like 600 horsepower and will lift the wheels in reverse".... Laughing

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Cusser · Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 4:13 pm Post subject:


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