Plugs, COP's, Boots
#1
Plugs, COP's, Boots
So the local shop quoted me like $380 to change out the plugs in my 2002 v8. They quoted me bosch plats for like $25 each, and the rest is labor.
So I'm kind of on a budget so I've been looking around. Going to Ford's website, the DG491 (same thing as a 508??) cops for my truck are $75 each, and the plugs SP479 are like $7 each.
Ive been watching ebay, and the COPS seem to average $49 or higher. I saw someone post on here they just got a whole set for the mid $300s.
So I found this today:
Genuine New Motorcraft Ignition Coil DG508 DG491 FD503
$39 each for the coil and boot (unless they remove them from the box).
Anyone ever here of this company? Is this a good price, or should I keep shopping? My truck is still having the stumbling issue and Id like to replace the plugs/cops/boots all at once and be done with it.
Thoughts?
Oh, and part 2: Fords shows the SP479 as my plugs, and dg491 as my cops. Should I stick with these, or is there a better model?
Also, Ive seen used cops online with like 5k miles on them. Are these good enough to go for?
Thanks for the input!
So I'm kind of on a budget so I've been looking around. Going to Ford's website, the DG491 (same thing as a 508??) cops for my truck are $75 each, and the plugs SP479 are like $7 each.
Ive been watching ebay, and the COPS seem to average $49 or higher. I saw someone post on here they just got a whole set for the mid $300s.
So I found this today:
Genuine New Motorcraft Ignition Coil DG508 DG491 FD503
$39 each for the coil and boot (unless they remove them from the box).
Anyone ever here of this company? Is this a good price, or should I keep shopping? My truck is still having the stumbling issue and Id like to replace the plugs/cops/boots all at once and be done with it.
Thoughts?
Oh, and part 2: Fords shows the SP479 as my plugs, and dg491 as my cops. Should I stick with these, or is there a better model?
Also, Ive seen used cops online with like 5k miles on them. Are these good enough to go for?
Thanks for the input!
Last edited by Stewart_H; 09-15-2012 at 08:22 PM.
#2
or how about these?
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices
The actual auction says "Motorcraft" in the brand up top, so I messaged the seller. He confirmed that these are -NOT- motorcraft, but insists that they are made exceeding OEM requirements and have a lifetime warranty.
Thoughts?
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices
The actual auction says "Motorcraft" in the brand up top, so I messaged the seller. He confirmed that these are -NOT- motorcraft, but insists that they are made exceeding OEM requirements and have a lifetime warranty.
Thoughts?
#3
Almost everything I read says to stay with Motorcraft parts for cops and plugs on these motors. Some have had luck with the "ebay" cops but others have not.
As for the boots/springs, I don't think the brand of those are as critical. I ended up using a set of Denso boots from Rock Auto. Definitely want to change the boots though while you're in there!
As for the boots/springs, I don't think the brand of those are as critical. I ended up using a set of Denso boots from Rock Auto. Definitely want to change the boots though while you're in there!
#5
Was at dealership today. Parts guy that I have used a lot said you could not buy the boots separate. He said you have to buy the coil too? I get employee price and they are 44$ and some change each for the coil and boot. I don't need coils and i dont want to spend 450! Can u get boots from napa? Or is my parts guy wrong? I like staying w Motorcraft
#7
I know for a fact autozone sells just the boots. I have only used motorcraft plugs on any of my fords. Autozone sells the plugs as well. There is a few good write ups on here if you want to tackle the job yourself.
I have used Ebay COP's before, they are hit or miss. After 3 bad ones in one batch I threw them away and put my old ones back on, they were better than the new ones. Unless you have a misfire then change that one. They really aren't a "maintainence item"
I have used Ebay COP's before, they are hit or miss. After 3 bad ones in one batch I threw them away and put my old ones back on, they were better than the new ones. Unless you have a misfire then change that one. They really aren't a "maintainence item"
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