Stupid Coils... Whats the Difference!!!

[BDSax]

i changed 2 coils just 2 months ago, and now i notice that more are going.... so i want to just replace all of them! i need 6 so its pricey. i emailed torrie and he gave me a price on 2W4Z 12029-BD. and i found S DG-490 & XW4U-12A366-BB on ebay ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7979813827 ) whats the difference! is the older one a worse coil? help please!

thanks!

Billy

 

[eL eS]

I would use the updated coils. Hey you should check the Maxx at 5 Star Ford on the price for them as well. He told me that often it is not the coil that is bad but the coil boot and I think they are about 15 Dollars.

The contact info is below in my signature.

Do you have the V8 or V6?

 

[BDSax]

my mechsnic already chsnged the VC gasket and changed all fo the boot before the last 2 were changed because he didnt think the coils were bad. i have a v8. so i need 6.

Maxx gave mw a pretty good price, but torrie wouldnt beat it, he said he would match it

 

[eL eS]

Probably would be a good idea to do plugs and coils then for your car. Are you a DIY kind of person? I have bought parts from both and I can't complain about Maxx or Torrie but I always encourage folks to shop with the forum vendors becasue they do support LvC.

 

[eL eS]

Also, I did use the Wells coils from Autozone but two of the three had to be replaced so I went with the OEMs when I decided to replace them all.

 

[BDSax]

yeah, i figured id be better with the newer ones, and im deffinately staying away from generac. i am a DIY person. my mechanic with is a really good friend is trying to get them for me (for the past month is you know what i mean) very helpful guy and cars, but i dont like it cause he doesnt charge labor so hes guys take forever. i have the guide and i cant be to hard. so i should be alright, i just need the damn coils!

im not sure if he changed the plugs or not, but i will sure find out! thanks alot!!!

 

[eL eS]

Where is Jupiter in Fl? Is that east coast, central or west? You might be able to find someone in your willing to lend a hand with the work.

If you are interested check out the SE Chapter we are always looking for new members. Plus I am trying to establish a network of DIYers to help each other out with Saturday shade tree work.

 

[BDSax]

jupiter is in palm beach county.
(south florida)

sure i dont mind. i plan on trying to deisign some stuff for people that dont want to spend alot of money. like on a cold air setup like the stianless steel setup. im getting my tig welding this week so it should be neat to build. give me a pm. or IM me on AOL

(Saxer00)