Just FYI the reason i posted the tread is because i have a black 91 MKIII N/A and i was rebuilding the motor when my house got flooded out (I only had the car 2 weeks and the valve stem broke i was told it was due to overheating thats why the rebuild). The water was half way up my door and my interior is messed up. so i was looking for another shell, i found one for 1500 its a 91 turbo MKIII but the guy broke one of his piston rods. So i was asking about the blocks. what do you guys think about buying his shell? the car is in great shape just the block is messed up. help about this much appreciated. thanks