<<<snip>>> ...the "new blood" VW mechanics really hate to touch anything
that they cannot hook up to their computers in the shop.  <<<snip>>>

With all due respect, Ken...  That doesn't mean that said "mechanics" can
fix the problem once the OBD system has detected a fault.  Giving the
benefit of the doubt here and that these good folks can actually read,
what happens if there's a faulty sensor?  What happens when a part is
replaced - they're always replaced, never repaired! - and the problem is
not fixed?  I have born witness to the mind-boggling incompetence and the
stunning ineptness of todays so-called mechanics.  My wife's old '94 Jetta
was in the dealer's shop more times than I care to acknowledge for little
crapola problems that - surprise!! - were never diagnosed on the first
go-round.  A lot of money was thrown at that car for replacement parts
that never fixed the original problems.

So, if you think that a repair on a Tiico conversion at a dealer is going
be any easier than with a WBX, I'd guess again.  The tech's admiring the
conversion for it's "stock" look is a far cry from getting them to
actually work on it.  Oh, sure, they may.  But don't be too shocked that
many will take a look at it and throw their hands up in the air.

My $.02.  I sincerely hope your milage varies.
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