I'm not sure of a source for a 1.9...but http://www.vwdieselparts.com is
selling turnkey 1.6 diesels for $2295, which includes the following:
* 1-Head
2-Injection Pump
3-Injectors
4-Glow Plugs
5-All Gears
6-Timing Belt
7-Motor Timed
8-Injection Pump Timed*If you buddy was ok with the 1.6 before, he'll surely
be happy with a freshly rebuilt one...

On 9/18/07, Florian Speier <groups.florian@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Scott,
>
> I really appreciate all your advice. There is not much money for me in the
> job. Its more just doing it for a friend. You are right that it is always
> risky to do a job that is doomed to fail or at least not produce smiling
> owners for years to come. Maybe you are right that I should just do a 1.9n
> /a
> swap for him. I would greatly appreciate if you could outline the cost for
> me.
> Also, why is a tranny upgrade really needed? Does the 1.9 turn slower than
> the 1.6? What about 10% bigger tires instead?
> Where do I get a 1.9 engine from..... which cars were they in?
>
> thanks a lot.
> Flo
>

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Jim
Wilmington, NC