Straight Engine Swap for 1.6 Diesel

[Dubwana]

My 1.6D (non turbo) head is shot in my 1981 van. I am thinking of dropping in an alternative engine. But I don't want to do any changes to mountings, gearbox etc. Just pull it out and drop a new one in. So can anyone let me know what VW engines would go straight into the van. I'd prefer to use diesel, could a later engine go in? Maybe a 1.7 a turbo 1.6 engine go in the same space? If I can get a decent looking head secondhand head for the engine I'll probably go that route but this would be an alternative to consider.

Thanks in advance,

Dubwana

[camper]

Alternative diesel engines are in the wiki.But as a suggestion a 1.9n 1Y engine as found in caddies golfs passats can be fitted without to much hassle.You need the 1.6n sump /oil pump and spiget bearing for the gearbox input shaft.Engine mounts are a straight swop and you can use the 1.6 inlet & exhuast manifold.There are topics on here about replacement diesel engines i suggest you do a search.