On the Golf S and SE, as well as the front-drive SportWagen, the engine is now a 147-horsepower, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder instead of a 1.8-liter engine. Horsepower on GTI models New T3 Size Turbocharger for VW 1.6L Turbodiesel Golf Jetta Rabbit and Quantum. Not for TDI or 1.9TD. The turbo and oil lines will bolt on without modification to 1.6 Diesel. This turbo will replace the Garrett T3 turbo most commonly used on VW 1.6 Diesel. Scroll down for more detailed compatibility information. Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match 5dr DSG. Turbo. Engine. Top Speed 123Mph 0–62 10.5s Fuel Delivery Turbo Fuel Tank Capacity 50l Fuel type Diesel Transmission Automatic Engine Capacity 1,598cc 4801 posts · Joined 2002. #3 · Sep 19, 2003. Re: 1985 Golf 1.6 L Diesel. (volk_nut) If it's not an automatic the performance is better than what you might expect. Just not fast. Acceleration is a hint faster than glacial. FWIW, the last speeding ticket I got was behind the wheel of my dad's 90 Jetta Diesel. Re: 1.6 D Build (or 1.6 TD conversion) « Reply #3 on: April 05, 2013, 05:22:11 pm ». The only difference internally of the 1.6 and 1.9 pumps is the cam disk. It has a steeper higher lift ramp on each lobe. It can inject more fuel quicker and sooner.. and at a higher break pressure if so desired. Logged. Turbo Kit K04-015 Turbo+Black Intercooler for 00-05 Volkswagen Golf/ Jetta 1.8T Bolt-On Side Mount Intercooler Turbo Kit Fit For VW 02-05JETTA Golf GTI MK4 1.8L Click here to view more Volkswagen Golf Turbo Kits on eBay 2) www.vwdiesel.net. This is what I'm doing now for my diesel caddy after the 4 speed to 5 speed tranny swap. The main issues mentioned are: a) Heads with 12mm studs from a later 1.6D engines are stronger than 11mm 1.5D engines. b) Real 1.6TD heads and pistons are metallurgically different and can handle more heat. The Volkswagen ALH code 1.9L TDI diesel offered in ’99.5-’03 Jettas, Passats, Golfs and New Beetles isn’t exactly a Cummins, but it is truly the little engine that could. The block is cast from gray iron, the rotating assembly entails a die-forged steel crankshaft and forged-steel connecting rods tied to cast-aluminum pistons with shallow Volkswagen Golf 1 1.6 Turbo Diesel GT Technical Specs 1982,1983: 70 PS (69 hp), Diesel, Fuel consumption:5.9 l/100km (40 MPG), Dimensions: Length: 150.39 in (382.0 cm), Width: 63.39 in (161.0 cm), Height: 55.51 in (141.0 cm) Bentley says my standard IP timing should be "checking .83 - .93mm; adjusting .86 +- .02mm. For improved performance, checking .93 - 1.03mm; adjusting .98 +- .02mm." When I adjusted my IP, I set it at .86mm. Car is running nicely, although I think it vibrates a bit too much at idle. The idle RPM seems kinda low. gZnsO.