[Vwdiesel] need info on turbo function, 1.6

[Ralph Meyermann]

You could probably drive it like a na diesel
On Mar 24, 2015 5:26 PM, "raymond" <rgreeley2 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> i installed a 1.6td, approx 1991, 90kmiles. mechanic owned so i thought it
> was a good bet to be problem free.it starts and idle fine. i had two
> engines to choose from and bench tested both;.what i did not realize, the
> turbo didnot turn on the test start up. now that the motor is inall
> mounted, wired and plumbed i realize the turbo is locked up. i know the
> turbo did work but then the new owner pulled the engine trans in lieu of
> some other engine.so...i have very little turbo experience. the id tag with
> stamped info (last line of three)said k14 then 6088, it was hard to see. it
> appears it is hard to remove with the engine in car. any on line advice. i
> have a second engine witha larger turbo seemingly on the same manifold. i
> should have tested this engine further though it did not starteasily or run
> smoothly while the engine i did install started and ran well right away.
> thanks,rayoh, can i drive the car this way if i route the intake hose
> differently.
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