[Vwdiesel] Quantum problems"head removal"

[William J Toensing]

Reply to Mark Shepherd.Thank you for your reply. Will not attempt to remove exhaust manifold thanks to your reply. Problem is overheating due to leaking head gasket. A professional mechanic whom I trust diagnosed the head gasket as leaking. When I checked the torque, I did not back off or loosen the head bolts before checking the torque. I have the type of torque wrench that clicks when you reach the torque setting you want. Some told me that if you use such a torque wrench in reverse you could damage it. Is this true? I may have somewhere a cheaper type torque wrench where the bend in the wrench bar can measure the reverse torque necessary to loosen the head bolts.
I have a new set of "American Racing Products" 12 mm studs, unused. It calls for a torque of 80 foot pounds using "ARP Molly assembly Lube" or "ARP thread sealer" or torque nuts to 120 ft pounds using 30 weight motor oil. The studs I have are American Racing Products  part 251-4701 for Ford Coxworth/Sierra/Escort Head Stud kit per prior recommendations from this discussion group for the (pre TDI VW diesel.
Was just able to buy a used long block 1.6 diesel that came out of a '82 VW pickup or "Caddy". Claimed it ran good & strong before removed. My understanding  from prior discussions that this engine is interchangeable with my '81 Dasher diesel provided I use the Dasher's engine mounts & oil pan. Correct?

William J Toensing, Nevada City, CA