Well, I guess everybody responding mentioned everything I suspected but
didn't really want to hear.

The reason I brought it up is because I will probably be installing a 1.9 TD
in my 16" Double Cab. There is a 1.6 TD in there now. Then I have this other
van with an inline 4 GTI engine in it. I was hoping to marry the parts to
make super power on a beer budget.

Modifying the block to help it live longer may be acceptable, I just need to
give it some thought. New Dimensions in nearby San Clara bought the tooling
and rights to the old Callaway GTI Turbo Systems. Of course these are usually
done on relatively light weight Jetta's and Golf's. I'm sure I can get things
like fuel enrichment systems and such from them.

Going to the 1.8 T will be an expensive proposition due to the additional
electorinics and throttle cble problmes. Obviously TANSTAAFL.

BenT