Ok, 1.6td toasted, now what?

[EcoMod]

I got a good deal on a 92 EcoDiesel.....a really good deal, worth rebuilding the engine for.

I pulled the valve cover tonight, and found that the plastic baffle had melted over the cam/caps/and started to run down the oil returns. Upon further inspection I noticed the water necks were also melted. The front one, which was off the car when I purchased it, was found in a parts box, melted really bad also.

So I know the head has to be pulled and rebuilt. The bottem has 230xxx miles on it, should I consider buying a german import 1.9?

I really want some diesel performance getting 35mpg, rather than slow and 50mpg.

Thanks in Advance for any Suggestions!

[jtanguay]

go big if you have the money.  the 1.9 will give you more power.  rebuilding the 1.6 will be cheaper, but you will need to find a true TD pump, and most likely have it rebuilt anyway.

[burn_your_money]

Get one from Canada or from Duane, should be cheaper then Germany but who knows. You could try the dealer too if your pockets are deep

[blkboostedtruck]

go 1.9 they rock! i have one in my caddy!
Duane

[EcoMod]

Yeah, I am leaning towards a motor swap than a rebuild. It is about time, not ability or money. My wife found the car, now she is regretting it.... :lol:

Duane, can you source me a 1.9td from Canada? Ebay is over priced.
I can't spend 2500.00 on a 3,000.00 car unless I keep it forever.

I have to figure out a cost effective way to get this thing back on the road quick.

Any links to motors are appreciated!

[blkboostedtruck]

allready sourced! and about half priced from everyone else!
 
once you put a 1.9TD in you will want to keep it! my caddy makes a VR6 sweat hard and i get 46mpg! pretty awesome! and i'm still stock
Duane

[EcoMod]

allready sourced! and about half priced from everyone else!
 
once you put a 1.9TD in you will want to keep it! my caddy makes a VR6 sweat hard and i get 46mpg! pretty awesome! and i'm still stock
Duane

pm'd you on the 1.9

need, want