Ben H. wrote:
> I'm so mad when I hear that the golf engine is reliable, I've repaired 3
> Golf / Jeta engine in the pass 2 weeks, from 89 to 92 (1.8). This engine is
> sh#t, from head gasket to alternator bracket, water pump, stuck exhaust
> bolt, broken camshaft, trany an so on� the MEXICO made VW of those year are
> an abomination� please����

My experience is just the opposite.
1990 GL with 150K...runs great, no problems.
1992 GL with 135K ( bought it with 5K on it) ...runs great, no problems.
Sometimes I get PO'd when trying to adjust/tighten the belts; other than
that it's a simple, straight forward engine compared to the WBX.
The water pump is a piece of cake compared to say... an Audi 90...YEOW!!
But I must admit the newer 2.0 is a much better power plant.
Obviously, YMMV.
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Stephen
Chillicothe OH