Buying a Golf Mk3 GTD (1,9TD)

[Bojje]

Dear forum members, how ya'll doing?

I'm planning on buying my first car, a Mk3 GTD. I have no experience with these engines so I need some tips and hints on what to look at when searching for the perfect 1,9TD. What are common problems/failures with these engines? What should I especially think about when examinating the engine? What problems should I look for?

And are these engines overall any good for tuning? I've read the FAQ section here on how to fuel it and increase boost, but I need even more power. I thought of investing in a bigger turbo from the junkyard and mounting it. Ofcourse there will be a FMIC and a 2,5" dp and exhaust mounted too before even thinking of tuning it...

What's the stock pump like? Does it support 120-130 horsepowers?

[jtanguay]

look for a wobbling crank.  and stay away unless the price is really really really good

[Bojje]

look for a wobbling crank.  and stay away unless the price is really really really good

And this is detected by a wobbling crank pulley, am I right?

[insdtanoodles]

looking for something like this, check out the vids in the thread
http://vwdiesel.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=9348

[Infinitrium]

looking for something like this, check out the vids in the thread
http://vwdiesel.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=9348

:cry::cry::cry:

[Bojje]

How important is it to get the one with the LDA? The engine will be tuned, so extra fueling is a must.

And what's the easiest way find out if the engine has LDA?

[jtanguay]

where do you live? i don't think you can get a mk3 golf without the 1.9TD in Canada.

[Bojje]

where do you live? i don't think you can get a mk3 golf without the 1.9TD in Canada.

Sweden.