[Vwdiesel] TD Engine Questions

[Dave Snyder]

OK, I pulled out my motor and I have found the death rattle's cause.

It spun a rod bearing.  I'm thinking of going with a rebuild of the 1.6TD
instead of buying the 1.9 TD Shortblock.

So, questions abound!  Not really, just three!

1)  Does the 1983 1.6 TD motor use the same crankshaft as a 1.6NA motor? How
about a 1.5 motor?

2)  For four oversized German TD pistons with rings, I'm getting quoted just
under $500 locally.  Does anyone out there know of or have a source for
these with a little better price?

3)  How can I tell if the bearings in the turbo are wearing out?  (Factory
TD)

Thanks in advance!

Dave in Phoenix