How to confirm matching number.

[72911E]

Hi.

I am trying to register my '72 911E in Hong Kong. They have asked me to prove the engine is the original.

I have read somewhere where you can get a "Certificate of Authenticity'. Does this show the chassis and engine number? Where can I get this from - Porsche in Stuttgart? or can a OPC get this information for me? How long does it take to get one?

Thanks
Derek

[pu911rsr]

Derek,
Yes a COA will have that information, you can order one through the Porsche Club of America, takes about 3-4 weeks. If you post your engine serial number I can look it up to see if it is correct for year and model of car.
Phil

[72911E]

Chassis # 9112200848

Engine # 6221307

Thanks.

I am not a member of PCA, I need to produce evidence. Is there a quicker way to get to prove numbers match?

cheers
Derek

[72911E]

Also, does anyone know if there is an 'engine type' code that is stamped anywhere? My Regestration doscument shows 'Engine Type: 9116'

[hgo]

the engine code is on the right hand side next to the turbine
on the vertical part is the engine serial number, a little further to the front of your car on the horizontal part of the engine (just above the camshaft oil connection) is the engine type number
I think for an E it must be 911/52 and 911/62 for a Sporto
I think 9116 must stand for 911- 6 cilinder but as far as i know this is not on the car somewhere

Sorry i have no pictures here to make this easier

hgo

[dvkk]

I am trying to register my '72 911E in Hong Kong. They have asked me to prove the engine is the original.

What happens if the engine is not the original one? What would happen to your car if you tossed a rod through the case?

[preS]

I think that 9116 is the 4-5 digit production code. I am not familiar w/ mag cases, but on an alu case this is nex to the engine type.

Richard

[72911E]

If the engine is not original, I will not be able to reg it in Hong Kong. I will have to ship it home.........will be a big waste of time and money!

Thanks Richard for the photo, that is a useful bit of information.

Cheers
Derek

[Zithlord]

Type Engine type Engine spec. VIN/Chassis number Engineserialnumber Number of cars
911 E Coupe 911/52 165/6200 206/4500 9112200001-9112201124 6220001-6221765 1124
911 E Targa 911/52 165/6200 206/4500 9112210001-9112210861 6220001-6221765 861

As you can see the engine is a 1972 E-engine. The car looks like its from the middle/late of the production run(808 out of 1124 1972 coupe's made) and the engine a middle to late production 1972(1307 engine out of 1765 engines) The engine is very close to be correct when VIN is compared to engine serialnumber. I think the chances are good that your engine is the original. You can try to send the classic department at Porsche your request, I got them to confirm an engine to a VIN for me last year by email.

John

[caproader]

Have you tried getting help from the Porsche dealership in HK? Porsche.com lists the dealership as Jebsen & Co at 852 2926 2911. They also list a Macau tel #. I would think that Porsche would be able to help you work through the red tape.

John