Paul, I'm rebuilding a 1.9L turbo diesel as a N.A. engine.  The injection lines for
the 1.6L can be carefully bent to fit the 1.9L.  My block is at the machinist
pending my finding a set of .020" over pistons and a rod with which they can
complete the necessary clearance work, so I can't run out to the shed to look at the
block to help you.  I too wish we could find someone, a place, a way...to determine
which parts are unique to the 1.9L and which interchange with the 1.6L.  Funds are
tight for me, but I think I'm going to buy the Haynes that covers the A3 Jetta and
Golf for the 1.9L info.
-Dana-

"Paul A. Cianciolo" wrote:
>
> Hello Folks,
>
> I am converting a 1.6 diesel vanagon to a 1.9 TD.
>
> I was under the impression that the block was very similar. This seems to
> have some exceptions
> The injector pump mounting plate does not locate the pump in the exact
> location that it was in
> on the 1.6.  When bolting the plate on it appear that the pump is slightly
> clockwise in position.
> Lower down the block.  I think this may necessitate the need for a different
> set of injection lines.
>
> Also the oilfilter/cooler  mount seems to be reversed?  That is the 2 holes
> that support it on the bottom
> are ok but the top hole is on the left instead of on the right.  Does this
> seem right or am I missing something?
>
> There is a machined surface that looks like something is suppose to mate to
> ut just above the oilcooler as well.
>
> Also the water outlet on the block next to the oil cooler does not line up
> with piece I took off the 1.6
>
> Do I need to look for 1.9 specific parts for these places?   Gaskets as
> well?
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated
>
> Thank you
>
> Back to the bench I will be putting manifolds on this afternoon
>
> Paulc
> W1VLF
> Cloudbounce Webpage  http://www.qsl.net/w1vlf/
>
> 1986 Vanagon Gas
> 1982 Vanagon Diesel  Need engine and mounting  parts!!
>
> Paulc
> W1VLF
> Cloudbounce Webpage  http://www.qsl.net/w1vlf/
>
> 1986 Vanagon Gas
> 1982 Vanagon Diesel  Need engine and mounting  parts!!