Common questions

What engine is in a 1974 VW bus?

What engine is in a 1974 VW bus?

The first Type IV engines up to and including 1974 were 1.7 liter (69mm stroke/90mm bore). The 411/412 and 914/4 were electronically fuel injected, while the Bus had twin carburetors.

What is a VW 412?

The VW Type 412 model was manufactured from 1962 to 1974. The engine was a 1795 cc Flat-4. This model replaced the 411 in 1972. The engine displacement was increased now to 1.8 liters and the front end was changed to a new headlight and nose design by Brooks Stevens.

What type of VW engine do I have?

Research the engine code, stamped on the rear top section of the motor. Most times this code will identify the size of the engine and when it was manufactured. Often, the first few letters or numbers will give the year of manufacture.

When did the VW Type 412 come out?

The VW Type 412 model was manufactured from 1962 to 1974. The engine was a 1795 cc Flat-4. This model replaced the 411 in 1972. The engine displacement was increased now to 1.8 liters and the front end was changed to a new headlight and nose design by Brooks Stevens.

What kind of engine does a VW Type 411 have?

VW Type 411 The VW Type 411 model was manufactured from 1968 to 1972.The engine was a 1679 cc Flat-4. The 411 engine sat hidden beneath the rear boot floor and had a D-Jectronic fuel injection (added from the sweet summer of 1969) – power instantly jumped to 80bhp. VW Type 411

Is the VW 412 similar to the Porsche 914?

The 411/412 shares quite a bit in common with the VW/Porsche 914, Ironically, I find the 914 a much more successful concept than the 411/412, and I’ll do a CC on one soon. But what would have been interesting is a 911-powered 411/412, to take up the rear-engined battle where the Corvair Corsa left off.

When did the VW Type 4 come out?

As you might know, Volkswagen developed a Type 4 model: the VW 411 and the VW 412. Both cars were manufactured from 1968 to 1974. The type 4 was introduced at the Paris Motor Show in October 1968.

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