No, not really. Yes they are a 6 cly version of the VW 1.6 NA, and a real PITA. Not in the same league with Mercedes, or , for that matter, the VW 4 banger (which ain't anything special). I mean, how good can a looong alloy head be?

And what's so good about having a timing belt up against the firewall?

Rick

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