Date:         Mon, 9 Aug 1999 19:39:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Wanted:  Rebuildable Diesel Engine
Comments: To: VWDiesel List <diesel@vwfans.com>
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I have done all the fiddling I can think of with my engine, which
is a 1.9l with the 1.6l hydraulic head.  It is consuming 15W-40
at a pace of around 80 miles/quart.  The cost of a rebuilt engine
is just too much, and I want to do the work myself as much as
possible.  I've followed a few leads from the newspaper and the
Trader with no luck.

Does anyone have a tired 1.6l NA diesel in their parts stash that
they are willing sell?  I will pay a reasonable price.  I would
prefer to have a complete engine with all accessories and
injector pump but will take even a short block to get started.

One question about diesels:  I know that there are 11mm and 12mm
head bolts.  Does my block/head combination positively indicate
one bolt size or the other?  If so, I would prefer that the
engine I buy have the same size head bolts as my current setup.

I am in southern California and am willing to drive a few hours
to find the right engine.  I travel to the Phoenix area about
once a month.

Thanks in advance

Mike Snow
1982 Westy diesel