#1: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: G_Markie, Location: DundeePosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:17 am ---- hi guys,
Just picked my car back up from the garage after buying it last week with 75k on the clock I got the timing belt done as it had never had it done before. While driving the car I was noticing it has been rocking a little while idoling and chugging while driving at low speed... mentioned this to the mechanic today so he had a look and suspects it could be a faulty "Coil Pack" genuine pug one is 167 before VAT which seems a tad steep, jumped on ebay where they seem to be cheaper but im not sure if its the correct part.
Also my passenger door is missing its check strap which is a nightmare as when ever one of my mates get in the car they allow the door to fly open which in turn allows the wing to dent the door ! this part genuine is around 25 quid said the mechanic which I didnt feel was bad at all.
However im wondering if you could point me to where would be best to purchase both parts and if they are easy enough to fit myself? Coil pack is seemingly " 2 or 3 bolts and a quick job" the check strap is a little more complex apprently.
#2: Re: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: starkygti, Location: ScotlandPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:46 am ---- you can get them cheaper... im needing 1 aswell.. and i defo wont be paying over £200 for it.. not a chance in hell.... as for the strap.... scrappies your best bet i think...
#3: Re: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: G_Markie, Location: DundeePosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:05 am ---- similar sort of problem starky ? car only seems to be running smooth when going quick. seems to hate being still or in low gears... which aint so good when trying to get to work in the morning :/
#4: Re: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: GingeWrexham, Location: WrexhamPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:47 am ---- A place in romford essex peugeot and ford used parts. Really good used parts
#5: Re: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: G_Markie, Location: DundeePosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:57 am ---- cheers ginge... just a pity its near a 700 mile round trip from here in dundee :/ haha
#6: Re: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:32 pm ---- i got a checkstrap from the dealer the other day at 24 quid expensive but atleast it will last longer than a second hand one
#8: Re: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 1:21 pm ---- wasnt there when i looked for mine altho it does look a little cheap might not last too long
#9: Re: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: G_Markie, Location: DundeePosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 1:44 pm ---- thanks for the replies! check strap - seems to be plenty options without breaking the bank
this coil pack... best place to get one of these ?
is it the things going on ebay for around 50 quid? if so why is the garage sourcing it for 167 ?
how easy is it to fit ?
#10: Re: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: A18NHH, Location: MiddlesbroughPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:46 pm ----
G_Markie wrote:
is it the things going on ebay for around 50 quid? if so why is the garage sourcing it for 167 ?
how easy is it to fit ?
if i remember correctly it's only two bolts and a plug to un-do - quick 10-15min job
I bought a new one on eBay for £50 that someone had never fitted and never had a problem from it.
#11: Re: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: Matt, Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:28 pm ---- Just make sure it's a Bougicord coil.
Try your local GSF.
#12: Re: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: MrMorris, Location: Over that hill.Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:31 pm ---- talking about coil packs, has anyone got a "how-to" change one? I want to change the plugs and coil pack on my GTI 138. is it easyily done? (sorry to op for hijacking his thread)
#13: Re: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: Matt, Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:40 pm ---- Safely disconnect battery.
Two 10mm bolts.
One plug.
Slide out coil.
Remove plugs.
Fit new plugs.
Fit new coil.
Put bolts back in.
Secure plug.
Reconnect battery.
#14: Re: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: Matt, Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:41 pm ---- Use Bosch super 4 plugs & Bougicord coil pack.
#15: Re: GTi Coil Pack and Check strap Author: MrMorris, Location: Over that hill.Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:43 pm ---- hmm, seems stupidly simple. cheers Matt will give it a go when I can be botherd to click buy on the coilpack. yeah ive got the bosch plugs, people kept telling me to only use bosch ones. french cars hey?
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will give it a go when I can be botherd to click buy on the coilpack. yeah ive got the bosch plugs, people kept telling me to only use bosch ones. french cars hey?
