1973 2.4E Engine Lid

Darren65 · Post by **Darren65** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:35 am

Hi

I'm just about to start the body restoration of my 1973 F Series German registered LHD 2.4E and need to source various body panels.

The Haynes Porsche Data Book compiled by Marc Bongers states that my vehicle was originally fitted with an aluminium engine lid the same as the S model.

Others I've spoken to have disputed this.

Can anyone give a definitive correct answer?

Thanks,
Darren

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 7:46 am

'73 T/E/S models came with a steel engine lid as std.

Darren65 · Post by **Darren65** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 8:51 am

Even the S model?

Darren

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:32 am

All production 911s had steel lids as standard, the alloy lids were an option on the 2.2 cars for sure, so were probably available on 2.4s as well (as an option). The only way to find out is to see the build sheet or original sales invoice for thecar, the CoAs are not reliable enough for this kind of detail.

Darren65 · Post by **Darren65** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:41 am

Thanks Nick,

I guess you can't believe everything you read!

Darren

Darren65 · Post by **Darren65** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:32 am

Does anyone know if there's a way of obtaining a copy of the original build sheet?

Thanks,
Darren

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:42 am

You can obtain a 'Certificate of Authenticity' from Porsche Cars GB - it's free if you're a Porsche Club member or £65 + VAT if you're not.

It comprises an A4 sheet of headed paper outlining the car's original VIN, engine & transmission serial numbers, interior/exterior colour, dates of manufacture & registration & name of supplying Dealer plus a list of any options ordered.

However, they are notoriously inaccurate (or completely wrong !) & I have never received one that was correct first time !

One of the main problems is that Porsche used the same option codes again in later years (but for totally different options) which often means that the CoA for an early car can contain details of options which were never available at the time ...

Darren65 · Post by **Darren65** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:52 am

Thanks Andy,

I do have a CoA and listed details on my restoration thread this morning.

I'd be grateful if you could look at this and interested to know how accurate you think it may be?

Cheers,
Darren

jim2l2S · Post by **jim2l2S** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 10:52 am

nick-moss wrote:All production 911s had steel lids as standard, the alloy lids were an option on the 2.2 cars for sure, so were probably available on 2.4s as well (as an option). The only way to find out is to see the build sheet or original sales invoice for thecar, the CoAs are not reliable enough for this kind of detail.

I always heard that the alloy lid is serial on the 2.2S ?