[Vwdiesel] oil squirters

[Libbybapa at wmconnect.com]

I am not planning on modding a n/a block, but curious about it.  I actually 
have 2 good used 1.6TD engines sitting out of cars waiting for something to be 
done to them.  :-)  But I thought I recalled someone other than Loren 
mentioning some other possibility.  When I get into either of the two TD engines I 
have I will seriously look into what options there would be.  I don't care for 
the simple drilled hole due to concern about low rpm oiling of the rods.  The 
stock squirters shut down, holes don't.  The $160 is outrageous.  Absurd even.  
$5 each, maybe $10.  They'd sell more TD pistons that way and more 
squirters...  Who are they kidding. I would like to consider further options that would 
squirt above a specified pressure, but would prefer mounting on the main 
bearing areas to avoid the purchase of new pistons also.
I did pull the head off one of the TD engines today to take a peek.  Still 
decent crosshatching in the cylinders and an almost imperceptible (i have decent 
perception) ridge.  STD pistons.  I also pulled the pan and found some metal 
bits.  They look remarkably like pieces of intermediate shaft bearings.  
Anyone know a decent source for the pre-reamed ones?  Any tips on removal and 
installation?

Andrew