RE: 97 Jetta GLX Coil Pack & Tires

["Piecuch, Benjamin HS" <piecuch@hsd.utc.com>]

The price for the coil pack is $330 through the dealer, so there's only
about
an hour's worth of labor in there.  If you can get the pack itself, that's
about
the only area you'll save money.  The extra $70 was probably taken up by
the Computer Check.  I just had mine replaced at 35,000 miles.  Not happy.

As for tires, I'm still running stock GA's.  Also not happy.  Sorry I'm not
much
help there.

			BEN



> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Warren Gleich [SMTP:WGleich@silknet.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