[Vwdiesel] Diesel Head Part Numbers?

[Maynard Southard]

Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about Head Part Numbers. I
think I've deduced that any 1.6L mechanical lifter head will work, and I
could even make a 1.5L head work by using and adapter on the bigger oil
drain hole and grinding down the head bolt washers on the outer head bolts.
Thanks again.
Maynard

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Maynard Southard [mailto:echomhs at gis.net] 
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 10:06 PM
> To: 'Audi-VW-Diesels at yahoogroups.com'
> Cc: 'vwdiesel at vwfans.com'; 'Diesel-Vanagon at yahoogroups.com'; 
> 'gbangs at cfl.rr.com'
> Subject: Diesel Head Part Numbers?
> 
> The head I am replacing on my '81 1.6NA diesel pickup has the 
> number 068 103 373 B cast into it. I'm pretty sure the block 
> is CR, although I can't see the number on it. I was told this 
> engine IS NOT original to this vehicle. My old Jetta TD and 
> the head from an old Quantum TD both have 068 103 373 E. My 
> '86 DoubleCab 1.6NA diesel has 068 103 373 M.
> 
> I read an old message from Gary Bangs on the vwfans list that 
> said  the 068 103 373 B is for the 1.6NA with mechanical 
> lifters and 068 103 373 N is for the 1.6TD with mechanical lifters.
> 
> So anyway, must I replace only with a likewise "B" head, or 
> can I use others and what are their "letters"? What other 
> 1.6L mechanical head options (letters) were there?
> 
> Thanks for any help.
> 
> Maynard
> '81 Rabbit Pickup Diesel (new acquisition, but not running yet)
> '82 Vanagon GL Diesel
> '86 DoubleCab Diesel
> '00 Golf GLS TDI