90 20v reliability versus 4k (for a winter car)

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Old 11-01-2003, 02:35 PM
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sig girl... Mandi, shes a **** star.
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Default Find a cheaper 20v then. I saw a 186k mile CQ go for 1700 on eBay recently.

But like I said, that car will be problem free.
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I'll entertain him with an offer and see.. it would save me having to fly to Boston to pick up a 4k
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Also, 4K's are not galvanized, the 90 should not ever rust unless it has been repainted.
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2nd forum to ask that ;-)
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Default They're always after me lucky sig-pic-girl

every new forum i visit asks.... i need to update the pic.. its been that way for a while.
the old sig pic girl was better in the b00b dept, though.
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Default Like the older 16v GTi's, Interference on the Intake side only...

Timing chains don't need changed, but can be (they do stretch over time a bit).

Belts should be changed every 60-90k, long with the water pump, t-stat and idler pulley (aka relay roller). Those parts will be around $150. You can do the t-belt change yourself (for the crank holder tool, check my website, has a DIY holder c/o another 20v/AW'er).
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let's see the old sig pick hottie!!
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