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Starting into my first time rebuilding a diesel and would love to get some assistance and advice from the VW-Diesel-Parts forum masters. The engine that is in the car was running well until the previous owner (PO) started finding the coolant tank filling with oil. She kept driving it and had it over...

Found a long block for $300. http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p128/512dude/VW%20Diesel/P1160044.jpg http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p128/512dude/VW%20Diesel/P1160045.jpg There are a couple of other 12mm bolt up heads that looked good. I didn't check the decks but no visible cracks. Also a coupl...

I found a few options but nothing with the 12mm head bolts yet except a long block for $800.

Any other leads for me to check?

thx

Just bought an '81 with oil in coolant. It has socket head cap screw hex head bolts so I assume they are the 11mm. Haven't gone any further on the diagnosis/dismantle but options to look for sound like a cracked block or warped head. Trying to determine if I should replace the motor with another 1.6...

I have done a bunch of reading here and in other forums regarding the 11mm and 12mm diameter head bolts issues and was hoping for some clarification. If I understand this correctly, the blocks that use the 11mm head bolts have a greater likelihood of cracking. This is also likely to occur after the ...

Did you ever get a price and source for the 1.6 N/A block that is compatible with the 12mm head bolts?

I am looking for similar on the west coast.

Thanks