"BAD" Volkwagen Jetta 1.9L ALH/AHU TDI Diesel Engine Teardown. Why are these SO GOOD? #takemeback

For parts visit www.Importapart.com or email us at Sales@importapart.com I've torn down nearly 200 engines on the channel and there's a good chance I've torn down something you own. Here are a few of my favorites: Nissan 5.0 Cummins V8 https://youtu.be/ce7NBhfOYFc 700k Mile Powerstroke teardown https://youtu.be/R4OP7vWr_Vg 1.6 Hyundai Gamma https://youtu.be/U9GJmdAeKWs Prius 1.8L Destruction https://youtu.be/tdIFYJvCCdM Today we tear down a classic. One of the most reliable small Diesel engines ever produced. A 1.9L Volkswagen TDI. This particular iteration is the early AHU, the predecessor to the famous ALH. Getting this core engine was a stroke of luck as these engines have aged out, they have become very difficult to find in my area but thankfully one of the places I buy from had it and didn't even know they did! Unfortunately I don't know how many miles are on this engine, but I can tell you its from a 96 MK3 Jetta or Golf. These were rated 90hp and 155ftlbs of torque. This engine was clearly a victim of a broken timing belt although the extent of the damage was unknown. Thats why we tear it down and find out just how bad it was. Why am I doing this? My name is Eric and I own and run a full service auto recycling business called Importapart. Part of our model includes buying and dismantling core and blown up engines to salvage the good parts. We do not rebuild or fix engines, merely supply parts to those who do. I really. hope you enjoyed this video as always I love all of the comments, feedback and even the criticism. Catch you all on the next one! -Eric