Re: 97 Jetta GLX Coil Pack & Tires

["JoseGomez" <kwerky@email.msn.com>]

Seeing how many people have coil pack problems in relatively new cars,
anyone out there think it is worth a try to force VW to replace/recall it
under the emissions warranty?

Just a thought

Jose


-----Original Message-----
From: Warren Gleich <WGleich@silknet.com>
To: 'jettaglx@igtc.com' <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Date: Monday, September 27, 1999 3:36 PM
Subject: 97 Jetta GLX Coil Pack & Tires


>Hey guys (and any gals),
>
>Looking for some advice here.
>
>Just got my wifes 97 Jetta GLX back from the dealer after taking
>it in for a check engine condition and rought idle in wet conditions.
>The diagnosis is a bad Coil Pack.  It arcs out to ground in wet weather.
>The dealer is looking at $420usd installed.  I am looking for advice
>about installing myself and any aftermarket sources.  I have already
>emailed Mike Potter at www.parts4vws.com.
>
>Also looking for recommendation for replacement tires.  The current
>Eagles GA's have finally died.  Last I followed this stuff the Dunlop
>SP 4000's were a popular replacement.  Looking for something not full
>on performance, decent handling, good wet weather and wear characteristics.
>Not concerned about snow performance as I use snows.
>
>Please email me in addition to the list as I am on digest mode.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Warren
>