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"The '95's have weak coils and bad plug wires, so these both failed when the plugs shorted-out."

Do we know of a difference in ignition systems between the 95 and later models??  If so, what is a common remedy (and it's cost)
for this problem??

Thanks,

Joe


sfarnham wrote:

> S. Joseph Mann wrote:
> >
> > I've got a 95 GLX that has never had it's motor cleaned.  I live in
> > Texas and it's currently the dusty time of year around here.  Along with
> > two years of road grime and grease, I now have a nice thick layer of
> > dirt dust on my engine.
> >
> > I'm looking for advise on cleaning products, pressure washers vs. garden
> > hoses, do's and don't, what to remove, and what to cover and keep dry.
>
> Do I have some advice for you!!  I washed my engine compartment using GUNK and a hose, engine a little less than luke warm,
> and the guy with the hose had only half-a-brain!! If you look at the spark plugs, the wires do not cover the hole in the
> head, thus not protecting it from the water (am I wrong, or did my '90 Jetta GLI 2.0 16V plug wires have a cap-like thing
> that snapped into place to shroud the plug wells??).  Well, mine filled up with about an inch of water, shorting out the
> plugs when I started it.  It actually idled decent, but it would not run above that.  Three days later, after towing the car
> to the dealer (not the one I usually deal with), the car was fixed.  The '95's have weak coils and bad plug wires, so these
> both failed when the plugs shorted-out.  On a positive note, I have MUCH better top end power and improved fuel economy (so
> the repair will pay for itself, right??).
>
> I am anxious to see the recommendations from the group for performing this task, especially you folks who show your cars...
>
> Shaun Farnham
> Black 95, ND suspension (NS lowering springs, Boge Progas, NS bars)