[Vwdiesel] Re: [vanagon] Source of rebuilt 1.6NA?

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Jon,
     Is your mechanic really putting in a GTI motor, or just a VW inline 4cly.,
witch is 8 valve,  not the typical 16 valve GTI motor?  What is it that he
is having trouble finding?
                                                                 Eric

jon.sykes at ps.ge.com wrote:

> It's been over a week and my mechanic is still having trouble getting parts
> for the GTi conversion.  All this is annoying and now I'm wondering if I
> wouldn't have been better off just putting in a rebuilt 1.6NA or getting my
> engine rebuilt (whichever is cheaper).
> I'm being quoted $2500 for the GTi conversion.  Although it would obviously
> be nice to have the extra power of the GTi motor, it would also be nice (and
> probobly cheaper) to stick with the original set up and keep it a 1.6
> diesel.  I can live with the sluggishness as long as it gets me 30mpg and
> 200k (on good oil and good maintainance).
>
> I did see a site that had complete rebuilt 1.6NA engines for less than
> $1200, but now I can't find it (typical).  Can anyone therefore recommend a
> place to get a good, but inexpensive rebuilt 1.6NA?
>
> I was considering the 1.9NA, but it really seems a hassle.  The 1.6NA will
> be a straight swop and I know I can get parts for it no problem.
>
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