1997 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 1997

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1997 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

80600 mi VR6 Engine blew up, even though I've used Synthetic every <= 5,000 miles. Shop did clutch, too even though I didn't want it, nor feel like I needed it.  Within a week, my previously replaced coil pack cracked. I bought a used '05 miata. 

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1997 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Engine Problems

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