I use that quick set epoxy to fix them. I usually perform a wet test before
the fix and after the fix (spray the coil pack or ign. transformer with
water).
Last year I did this "cheap" fix to a 2001 GTi ign. transformer that was
causing the Engine light to come on.
I had missed a spot that I had to recoat but so far all is good and the car
was able to pass emissions testing!

later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
http://vwdoc1.tripod.com/


"Mark" > wrote in message
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> you can fix the coil pack for $4 worth of JB weld epoxy. I did
> this..approximately in 2002 and I still am running that coil pack (4
> years later). (I did have to redo the epoxy once).
>
> the dealer had charged me $600 to replace the coil pack in ~2000 and
> this coil pack lasted no longer than the 4$ repair.
>
> Do not let your dealer charge you more than .5 hour for the coil pack
> at least. This is an easy job to do.
>
> Not so bad to let the dealer do your fuel pump because of the safety
> risk you take doing that job yourself.
>
>
>
> wrote:
>> Update:
>>
>> Everyone wins! Except me, the coil pack is shorting, the fuel pump is
>> failing and who knows at this rate maybe the timing belt in my wife's
>> car will go! Thanks a bunch for all of the information, great help. I
>> dropped it off at a dealer.
>
>