[DanClarke]

There was YouTube clip where a bloke relocated the coil packs to a more sensible spot in the engine bay.
Can't find it now though.

 

[marjon]

There was YouTube clip where a bloke relocated the coil packs to a more sensible spot in the engine bay.
Can't find it now though.

I have just been reading a long fred on another forum about putting them in a more "big hand" friendly place.

Not related to this thread. But it dont arf make sence .

J

 

[DanClarke]

I have just been reading a long fred on another forum about putting them in a more "big hand" friendly place.

Not related to this thread. But it dont arf make sence .

J

As I remember it, he put a plate on a bracket so the coil packs were in the space near the battery box. High enough up to keep them dry and readily accessible; and it could all be demounted if required for other servicing.

 

[Mark Piercy]

Protection from the heat is a definite plus

 

[kermit_rr]

Protection from the heat is a definite plus

Not at the back of the engine where there's no air flow, then?

 

[kermit_rr]

the leads were changed with new ones when I made the data diagnostic , I just swap the leads 1-6 connectors at the coil side not at the plug side. so for me the coil is faulty not the new leads.
I believe that an electric problem occurred on that coil as my old cylinder 1 plug and lead were badly corroded and the plug end was cracked..
View attachment 344084

That plug looks ancient and also dead!! I hope you replaced them all

 

[touchwood777]

That plug looks ancient and also dead!! I hope you replaced them all

yes I did all plugs ... only this plug was corroded and cracked, wondering where come from this crack...

any tips when changing the coils or upgrade the system / other part at the same time?
do you suggest to remove inlet manifold for the job?

 

[kermit_rr]

Maybe it was damaged before it was put in and got worse over time. Or maybe someone you aggressive removing a plug lead - they can be very difficult if left for a long time..
It's MUCH easier to remove the upper manifold, at least the first time you do it then you can see what you're doing better.
You can check the coils for resistance, i think they should be 10-12kohms, if i remember. But that's only a guide, it doesn't tell you how they perform when they get hot and under load etc

 

[touchwood777]

Maybe it was damaged before it was put in and got worse over time. Or maybe someone you aggressive removing a plug lead - they can be very difficult if left for a long time..
It's MUCH easier to remove the upper manifold, at least the first time you do it then you can see what you're doing better.
You can check the coils for resistance, i think they should be 10-12kohms, if i remember. But that's only a guide, it doesn't tell you how they perform when they get hot and under load etc

do I need to replace gasket when removing the upper manifold?
should I clean or change particular elements , do preventive maintenance under the upper manifold to prevent other failure?

 

[kermit_rr]

do I need to replace gasket when removing the upper manifold?
should I clean or change particular elements , do preventive maintenance under the upper manifold to prevent other failure?

It's a metal gasket, it's ideal to replace it because you don't want any kind of air leak there.
It's not difficult

 

[Mark Piercy]

Not at the back of the engine where there's no air flow, then?

I don't actually know where they are mounted as standard

 

[kermit_rr]

I don't actually know where they are mounted as standard

Bolted onto the rear of the plenum/lower manifold

 

[marjon]

I don't actually know where they are mounted as standard

Can you see this position is not best, Gems engine but Thor same place.
Imagine a bulkhead, and sausage fingers

J

 

[kermit_rr]

Here you go

 

[marjon]

Here you go
View attachment 344096

That’s even worse
At least the GEMs is all in a row along the top.

J

 

[Datatek]

I'd use the Britpart coil in the first instance.

 

[Mark Piercy]

Can you see this position is not best, Gems engine but Thor same place.
Imagine a bulkhead, and sausage fingers

J

With all the heat blowing between the heads?