RE: 97 Jetta GLX Coil Pack & Tires

[Warren Gleich <WGleich@silknet.com>]

I have not been on the list for quite sometime.  I was not
aware of the coil pack being an issue of late.  I would be interested
in hearing from those who have had problems.

Thanks ....

-Warren


> -----Original Message-----
> From: JoseGomez [mailto:kwerky@email.msn.com]
> Sent: Monday, September 27, 1999 3:55 PM
> To: jettaglx@igtc.com; WGleich@silknet.com
> Subject: Re: 97 Jetta GLX Coil Pack & Tires
> 
> 
> 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
> >
> 
> 
>