Date:         Tue, 20 May 2008 09:19:40 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Jetta fires and Mexico specials
Comments: To: Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com>
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What I saw on my Mexican Jetta engine I installed in my Vanagon? (VC --- ;^)

At least 10 points where the casing on the engine portion of wiring
harness had cracked and exposed copper. (though they were *somewhat*
still protected by the factory wrap) Also corrosion on the 28 contact
connector between engine portion of wiring harness and ECU/etc.
portion.

I'm NOT saying these are common problems, but it was obvious to me
that the heat and moisture, affected these portions of the wiring.

If comparing a Golf or Jetta using the 2.0 AFAIK, this could happen to
a German or Mexican assuming they used the same design.

I think the bigger issues are how well has a given car been
maintained, how many *actual* (i.e. was the engine swapped?)
miles/km's on it AND has an amateur "rodder" been messing with the
wiring?

Check out vwvortex. There may be some useful info there.

Neil.

On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 8:40 AM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> So, . . . my original question restated is: Do Mexican Golfs have the
> electrical problems like the Mexican Jettas?