[Vwdiesel] Which cars spec'd with 1.9L NA diesels?

[Harmon Seaver]

   I've been doing *some* searching for a 1.9TD to replace the 1.6NA in my '82
westy, and it's looking to me so far that it's actually cheaper and easier to
find a 1.9TDI engine. At least searching on the web, places like
www.car-part.com, that seems to be so.
   And I think somewhere I read that the TDI still bolts up to the older 1.6 and
1.9 tranny with no problem -- is that correct? Is there a website that shows the
conversion of TDI to mechanical pump, etc? I don't think I'd want to try to
retrofit the electronic throttle and all the rest -- much better to spend the
time and money on an intercooler instead.


On Sat, Aug 10, 2002 at 08:24:42PM -0700, Tobin Copley wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Given that it looks very likely that the 1.6L NA diesel in my
> 1982 vanagon is in need of a rebuild, I'm exploring options for
> engine replacement as a means of salvaging the rest of this
> summer for camping.
>
> What I'd like to know is is what years and for what models was
> the 1.9L normally aspirated (non-turbo, non-TDI) IDI engine sold
> stock?  I don't know if the 1.9L NA was ever sold in the US, but
> I know it *was* sold in Canada--which is just fine by me, since
> I'm located in Canada.  I'd like to know so that I can narrow my
> search of the boneyards.  I seem to recall them coming in Golfs
> and Jettas, but I don't know what years.
>
> Also, what should I expect to pay for a good condition used
> wrecker engine from a donor car?  Ideally I'd like the long long
> block (injection pump, injectors, glow plugs, etc.) with it,
> since it'll speed my engine swap and get me back on the road
> quicker.
>
> Thanks in advance for any info on this!
>
> T.
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> Tobin Copley        Bowen Island, BC, Canada      49deg 23'N-123deg 19'W
>
> '82 Westfalia 1.6L NA diesel ("Stinky")
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