Scirocco Central

Just a quick update on this one. New engine installed [including new injectors, plugs etc] Full cost covered by VW with 7% contribution by dealer. Dealer said piston edges were burnt - he now thinks that these [pistons] have since been upgraded in later engines, apart from the newer plugs etc. Inter...

I've been reading this and some other threads with interest as my son's 160PS has recently developed a discernible misfire, but more noticably, well down on power when accelerating. Having read though a lot of the info here, I'd convinced myself that it was just a regapping issue with the plugs as h...