Engine number starts with 'W'

Post by **chrispee** » 22 Jul 2010, 10:10

Just took a closer look at the spare engine I was given with the van.
I was expecting it to be a 2L CU designator but instead it starts with a W followed by 7 digits.
Also the Cylinder bore is only about 90 mm - not the 94 mm on my 2L Aircooled.

Any ideas as to what I've actually got?

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 23 Jul 2010, 12:41

You have a "W" engine...

1.7 from a type 4, 412.

Post by **chrispee** » 23 Jul 2010, 16:19

Cheers for that Simon.
Apart from barrels and pistons, is evrything else on the 1.7 the same as the 2L do you know?

Post by **bigherb** » 23 Jul 2010, 20:53

No, shorter throw crank, crankcase and heads are different. Originaly a Type 4 engine from around 1970 with D electronic fuel injection, was one of the best Type 4 engines really did fly.

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 24 Jul 2010, 20:13

...and really did drink!

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