02-15-2012, 09:28 AM
Sully Wrote:Is the "remove cowl" part really necessary because it doesn't seem like it would be for just the intake so is it because of the knock sensor location?
Removing the lower cowl gives you an extra inch or two to shove the wiring harness back into. The rear edge of the block sits under the cowl, so you have to finagle the manifold up and out from under it, and you need to be able to push the harness out of the way.
ScottyB Wrote:well, if it makes you feel any better i never had a single electrical problem with mine. some other things, however...
So from one car nerd with a high tolerance for pain to another, what was the worst part about owning it? I know the 1.8T loves to wreck ignition coils and go through various sensors. Then obviously the CV boots and stuff are bound to be a nightmare, then bushings, suspension and interior stuff can't be any worse than a BMW...
I get irritated when people act like they are going to teach me a lesson about why I shouldn't buy that car and start with "So I took it to the shop and they....."
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S