Price needed, 1.5 diesel and transmission very vague and as is

[billybobf]

http://eugene.craigslist.org/pts/2956884075.html

thinking about making an offer on this, but not much to go on there. I need some parts from a diesel, including timing covers and stuff, and a spare IP wouldnt hurt, shoot a spare motor wouldnt hurt, spare tranny wouldnt hurt.

whatcha guys think on the details alone? what all can I use from the 1.5 diesel? what all is it really worth?

[shwak23]

Whatever it is worth at the scrapyard is what I would offer. <$100

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[shwak23]

The tranny may make it worth about $200 maybe....

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[billybobf]

Yeah I was thinking maybe $75 since it's a gamble! Maybe hardlines maybe an ip

[ORCoaster]

Billybobf  I think this was up for sale about two months ago as well.  I would ask for the transmission code stamped underneath on the bell housing.  It may not be something you really want.  3 speed + econ for the fourth.  Ask him for it and some pictures.  If it is a white one it may very well be the same I saw back when.  

[R.O.R-2.0]

if thats the engine im thinking of, it has a cracked block..

[BigVWman]

If its really a 79 original its not a 3+e trans for sure and if it is a 5 speed its one of the very first most likely the high revving 4th and if you want one or two or three of those i have a pile stop by! I may even have one with 70 miles on it! I haven't found a use for them yet!

[billybobf]

he didnt respond to my email, not going to worry about it, mostly I want a core IP to build, as well as a bunch of misc hardware for my project engine.

I need all the front end hardware and covers (all the pully bolts and such, as well as other similar stuff)

I would like a new rear main seal housing (mine just has pulled threads so not a big deal, I can fix it)

I would love to get some other factory hardware pieces, lots of nuts and bolts I would love to have, I doubt it would have it, but I would like a valve cover baffle.

all things that someone probably has sitting in a box in their garage

[8v-of-fury]

I doubt it would have it, but I would like a valve cover baffle.

These did not appear until 1986??

[bajacalal]

he didnt respond to my email, not going to worry about it, mostly I want a core IP to build, as well as a bunch of misc hardware for my project engine.

I need all the front end hardware and covers (all the pully bolts and such, as well as other similar stuff)

I would like a new rear main seal housing (mine just has pulled threads so not a big deal, I can fix it)

I would love to get some other factory hardware pieces, lots of nuts and bolts I would love to have, I doubt it would have it, but I would like a valve cover baffle.

all things that someone probably has sitting in a box in their garage

All of the stuff you mention, I believe, can be obtained from a gas engine. I prefer new hardware, the hardware store here has everything I need. Just don't get the wrong length of crank pulley bolts or they stick out and damage the seal. I might have the rear seal carrier though. 

[billybobf]

Only thing I cannot get is a timing cover BUT... I wouldnt want a 79 timing cover anyways I dont think? is there a difference in timing covers from an mk1 to an mk2 or an audi?

[Blocksmith]

Only thing I cannot get is a timing cover BUT... I wouldnt want a 79 timing cover anyways I dont think? is there a difference in timing covers from an mk1 to an mk2 or an audi?

Yep.

Keep in mind that if actually a 79 like the guy says, it'll be a 1.5.   

What're you wanting as far as an IP to build (and what exactly do you mean by 'build'...)?  Not to rag on the guy or his motor, but a questionable n/a pump from a 1.5 isn't something I'd get too excited about. If you're wanting a performance pump at the end, you're gonna want a turbo pump to start with.

[billybobf]

for sure, I like tinkering.