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Steve, Since I currently own (3) 914's, have owned 2 type 4 cars, and have rebuilt (9) 914 trannies, I guess I'm the resource to give you some advice. Here goes: The 914 trans is basically an early 911 (901) box with the ring gear flopped and a different shift mechanism. Both tail and side shift havÕùle side cover. The 914 version of the 901 trans is actually the "red-headed step-child" as the ring gear is installed on the solid cover side (wrong place for ease of service!). So converting a 914 trans to a 911 configuration will make the tranny more like the good doctor (Porsche) intended! This said, I would recommend finding a 901 nose (early 911) to allow it to be adapted to a type 3. The 914 shifter (early tail or late side) would be a bear to adapt. The early 911 nose will be a bolt on (actually bolt in, as complete trans disassembly will be required for both this and the ring flop) with an adaptable (more VW-like) shift rod arrangement. Note that flopping the ring gear not only requires complete disassembly of the tranny, it also requires special tools to check end play when finished. Also note that these trannies require longer (axially) flywheels to engage the starter teeth. This means a 914 flywheel (and type 4 motor) or shaving the bell-housing if you go with a type 1 motor and flywheel. So if you can fabricate mounts to get it in, your best bet is to find an early 911 tranny to start with and go from there. The next bet is get a 911 nose and build a copy of the 911 box to install. The most difficult choice would be to just flop the ring gear and try to adapt a 914 shift mechanism to the type 3. As far as the type 4 motor and it's reliability, here's my take: Dan Zink is all wet! :-) Type 4 motors are all junk. I've seen 'em drop valve seats without even running. You just hear a pop noise, open up a valve cover, and see one valve stem higher (or lower) than the others! It happens all the time! Based on this, all type 4 motors and parts should be sent (shipping paid) to my home in Indiana so they can be disposed of properly! Free of charge, I will make sure that none of these unsightly beasts will ever give you trouble again:-) Mike ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/lÔH·iom ???@??? Mon Jun 21 20:58:13 1999 X-POP3-Rcpt: gregmpop@maria.yourwebhost.com Received: (from gregm@localhost) by maria.yourwebhost.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) id JAA03898; Sat, 12 Jun 1999 09:50:03 -0400 Resent-Date: Sat, 12 Jun 1999 09:50:03 -0400 X-Authentication-Warning: maria.yourwebhost.com: gregm set sender to type3-request@vwtype3.org using -f Message-ID: <008801beb4e2$ec9eef00$33b0003e@hermanha> From: "Herman Haustein" <haustein@netvision.net.il> To: "Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk>, "type3 .org" <type3@vwtype3.org> Subject: Re: [T3] READ THIS. Date: Sat, 12 Jun 1999 16:30:23 +0200 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 4.72.3110.37 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V4.72.3110.37 Resent-Message-ID: <"M0-8b.0.ky.8McOt"@maria.yourwebhost.com> Resent-From: type3@vwtype3.org X-Mailing-List: <type3@vwtype3.org> archive/latest/13168 X-Loop: type3@vwtype3.org Precedence: list Resent-Sender: type3-request@vwtype3.org Status: RO X-Status: Not to Mention Way, Way over priced (2 1/2 to 3 times the price of a equivalent PC) Heard they came up with virtual Pc.I would hardly compare a Change every two yrs. buggy computer to a life-long faithful and quite reliable car. -----Original Message----- From: Dave Hall <dave@hallvw.clara.co.uk> To: type3 .org <type3@vwtype3.org> Date: ŽŒ’ ŽŽ 11 ŽŒÝŽ 1999 23:53 Subject: Re: [T3] READ THIS. >> Yet another reason to own a MAC! The 'type 3' of personal computers... > >What, obsolete, parts tricky to find, not many about, under-powered, but >great fun to own and use? > >Dave. >UK VW Type 3&4 Club >http://www.hallvw.clara.net/ >----- Original Message ----- >From: kevin gunter <kgunter@iland.net> >To: <type3@vwtype3.org> >Sent: 11 June 1999 03:48 >Subject: Re: [T3] READ THIS. > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------- >List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org > >