Can't comment on the oil spray part of your question, however,
a failed water pump on a rebuilt 1.6 diesel with 12k on it
forced me to replace the engine. I did so with a new VW NA 1.9,
there is only 11k on it at present but it doesn't seem at this point to have
much more zip than the 1.6 had. It does seems to be a bit smoother
but not much more power. I would not advise a 1.5 if you have any
hills to climb.
Dave Cromwell '82Westy diesel "la ballena azul"
totrtugasmarinas@yahoo.com

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