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jetta 2.0 SLE engine and head rebuild kit

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jetta 2.0 SLE engine and head rebuild kit.....engine probs

i bought a jetta with a engine problem...... The guy i bought it off of said that he was driving along and a CE light came up....he pulled over and it died on him....now it sound like crap.....anyone have any idea's, anything would help. also would it be smarter to buy a engine and head rebuild kit or buy it piece by piece


Modified by redpeppers at 10:47 PM 1-31-2006
 
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Since it's a 2.0, you should save up a little extra and find a nice 1.8t or 12valve to go in there. Or, if you want to have some fun with the 2.0 find a local shop that specializes in head work and have them do a P&P and bigger valves on the 8valve head while they're rebuilding it.
 
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