The engine as it stands:
-1.6TD head
-advance timing mod on injection pump
-slight P&P
-portmatched intake and exhaust manifolds
-metal 1.9TD headgasket
-new OEM headbolts
-Mercedes 300TD injectors (135bar instead of the stock 155bar, provides more flow with less pumping losses)
-new glowplugs
-rebuilt K24 with 360° thrust bearing
-new crank, intermediate and camshaft seal
-New lifters
-new water distribution pipe
-new oil cooler seal
-new timing belt and tensionner
-non-grooved intermediate shaft pulley
-new v-belt
-ALL new shifter bushings front to back with MK3 weighted rod (it also got rid of the grinding in 2nd gear)
-upgraded valve cover gasket
-new water outlet seals on head
-aluminum thermostat housing (found on early MK2 and MK1, nice upgrade for peace of mind)
-new oil pressure sensors
-custom made baffled oilpan
-crank scraper
-new crank sprocket bolt
-upgraded battery and alternator wiring
-deleted BOV and blocked off port in the intake manifold
-K&N panel filter
-VDO bost gauge
Upcoming mods:
-1.9TD head with HD valvesprings & MK4 lifters
-intercooler (2.25" piping)
-manual boost controller
-custom intake tubing (2.5")
-fueling mods (giles pump)
-EGT gauge
-oil temp and pressure gauges (duostyling)
-manual adjusting clutch cable
-water injection
-brembo vented rotors and PBR pads
-rebuilt front calipers with scoops (early MK3 canadian spec calipers)
-dual electric fan setup
-alternator kill (still undecided)
-2.5" downpipe to 3" straightpipe exhaust
-stage 2 PP camshaft
-proper oil cooler
-lightened flywheel
-I'll need an upgraded clutch :lol:


