WTB: 1.5/1.6 Diesel engine - longblock or shortblock

[vwmike]

I just bought a 79 diesel Rabbit which from what the previous owner said it sounded like they didn't clean out the bolt holes in the block when they installed a new cylinder head and it has since cracked. I don't know if I feel like rebuilding an engine so it would be cool if I could get my hands on another longblock or shortblock depending on what is available. I'll be able to tell more definitely what is wrong when I get out there and play with it tomorrow but in the mean time I figured I'd get the word out. Thanks!

[pete]

rebuilt 150,Km ago, well rings that's 90,mi,$300.00 [email protected] Pete 519-453-7281 London

[vwmike]

There has to be something closer than Ontario.

I pulled the head off and it looks like they had a 1.6 head with 12mm bolts on it. I'll have to check it for straightness, but I see no cracks between the valves so I guess I need a 1.6 short block with 12mm head bolts or a complete engine. I'd really like to find a TD, so if anyone has one around that is in good running condition I'd consider shipping that.

The block in this car is destroyed (very cracked).

[v8volvo]

I have an excellent 1.6NA short block that I *might* let go. It has 80k on it, very good condition, has brackets, pan, crank, rods, pistons, flywheel, and clutch (currently all still assembled). Ready to have a head bolted on and dropped in. I am nearby, in Seattle. Email me at [email protected] if you're interested.

[BlackTieTD]

i have a 1.5L with a blown headgasket i have dillusions of someday rebuilding and using... up in ontario though. let me know if you're interested.

[vwmike]

I have an excellent 1.6NA short block that I *might* let go. It has 80k on it, very good condition, has brackets, pan, crank, rods, pistons, flywheel, and clutch (currently all still assembled). Ready to have a head bolted on and dropped in. I am nearby, in Seattle. Email me at [email protected] if you're interested.

E-mail sent  

Hopefully this one works out. I can't really use a 1.5 at this point since the head I have is for 12mm bolts.

[v8volvo]

Well...my inbox is empty...try again? I'll PM you a better email address and a phone number, just don't want those out there in public.

The motor is supposedly out of an '84 Rabbit (that ran perfectly, they took this lovely diesel out for a 16v gasser swap  :x ), so it should be what you are looking for in terms of bolt size, etc. I also have a ton of old 12mm bolts laying around so you could try one out just to be certain.

It has actually only been sitting a few months since it last ran; you could just slap a head on and maybe some fresh gaskets, or if you wanted to go full bore you could pop out the pistons, give it a quick hone, and slap some new rings in it. Everything is tight right now though, and the bores look fine last I checked.

I kinda liked the idea of having a spare short block laying around...but then again, space is a problem, and I did just rebuild the engine that is already in my car, and it sounds like you are a dieseler in need, so maybe we can work out a deal. Wish I had some pics, sorry, can't take any, but the journey to Seattle ain't that long for you.

[Justin]

you can run a 12mm head on a 11mm block all you have to do is shim the holes on the outer four bolts of the head. take a pop can and cut it up to wrap the aluminum around the outer four bolts just once, put them in and bolt it down.

later
Justin

[PickupPete]

I have a rebuilt 1.6 diesel engine, not started yet. $800
Also a 1991 turbo diesel engine complete (not an eco-diesel) with rebuilt head $2500

located in Oregon
Pete
541 424-3500

[mortskeg]

email sent.

[Josh]

fyi, 1.5's are expensive to rebuild, IIRC.