RE: 97 Jetta GLX Coil Pack & Tires

["Squier, Craig" <craig_squier@arvin.com>]

Did you buy the car new or used? If you bought new, then the coil pack
should be covered under warranty. I would also check your plug wires
yourself, get a spare and swap out individual plugs when it is "rough" and
see if changing any particular wire makes it run better.

As far as replacements, if you are looking for the best bang for the buck,
buy Bridgestone RE-71, they are like $80 each and have hnadling as godd as
some $130 tires...

Hope this helps...
-Cab
95 J3 GLX

> ----------
> From: 	Warren Gleich[SMTP:WGleich@silknet.com]
> Reply To: 	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Sent: 	Monday, September 27, 1999 3:36 PM
> To: 	'jettaglx@igtc.com'
> 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
>