Hello fellow dieselists! I have '88 VW Transporter with rare stock 1.7L NA diesel (KY model) rebuilt just 20000kms ago. This motor has the same stroke (86.4mm) as well-known 1.6D, but cylinder diameter is the same as 1.9D (79.5mm). I like its simplicity, but need more power (who don't?). My friend offers me good rebuildable AHU from Passat B5 with all necessary things, such as wiring, gauges etc. But I'd like to keep my engine as simple and reliable as possible (TDI is quite simple compared to Common Rail anyway, right?). To make long story short, I need an info if it's possible to put my pre-TDI 1.9D-esque head over AHU short block? I know that AHU is Direct Injection and I'll need to change at least pistons. Any input and suggestions will be hugely appreciated!
Thank you!
Andrey