This past summer I replaced the 1.5L in my rabbit truck with a TD, so the NA 1.5 is now up for sale.
I just did the timing belt, breather mod, put on a brand new water pump and replaced the pass. motor mount about 600 miles ago. The only thing missing right now is the alternator (had to reuse that).
The engine runs just fine and never ran hot for me. It has the four into one cast manifold currently and was an A/C equipped engine.
It's mated to a 4 speed transmission right now that can go with it if anyone's interested. I believe the engine to have around 130k miles on it.
I'd like to get $175 for the whole thing...It's been stored all winter and it's of no use to me now.
Obviously an engine is a bit hard to ship, but I'd maybe try to coordinate delivery if it's within 100 or so miles of southern Ohio