Hello, everyone. I would love to get my hands on good core 1.5L head.
Mine just cracked from the intake valve to swirl chamber...

765-716-9142 -Joseph
A 1.6 head will work OK. I put a 1.6 head on my 1.5TD project, ran it in the winter and it did OK. I used a 11mm 1.6 head. The front oil drain hole is bigger on the 1.6 head. I reduced it with Devcon, but there is an adapter available from that diesel parts and free tech help web page
Search for MK1 God on vwvortex. He has a NOS 1.5 head (I think)
I have almost a whole 1.5L engine. It's at my shop. I can get you photos or more info on it monday. If you are interested.
I might have a 1.5 head for sale, gotta clean up the block, and look for cracks. cracked block = used head + ARP head stud kit (new in box) for sale.
I have plans for the short block guts, but they don't include a 11mm head.
Thanks All! I ended up sourcing a head!
Thanks again!
Is everything good Joe? Let me know if I can help with anything.