One more thing: around here turbos are worth approx *double* the price of regular diesels, and quite hard to find. If he won't warranty the whole engine, see if he will cover the basic parts minus the turbo and injection pump. Although very few internal parts are the same, he is unlikely to know this, and it might cover you for a head gasket failure or something similar. Shawn & Janis Wright '88 Westy (336k) '85 Jetta TD (359k)
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