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Coil Packs off eBay? Anyone try them?
#1
Coil Packs off eBay? Anyone try them?
I'm hitting close to 100K and the coil packs are dying off so I thought I'd replace them all with fresh ones. Don't really want to spend the $60 clams plus unless I have to.... but I have seen several guys on eBay selling them. Any info on these coil packs will be much appreciated. Most everything is made overseas anyway so why not save a buck or several on coil packs as well? I tried a search and didn't come up with any info so sorry if this is an old beaten up topic. I'm betting someone here has tried them or knows a source to purchase them from that is reliable.
Thanks, rpb
Thanks, rpb
#2
#3
I replaced two coils already over the last 25K or so miles and now my computer is spitting out another code to my Actron scanner. Sorry, I don't have the code handy but it was pointing to misfire. I changed plugs last week and noticed the boots were looking pretty shabby. Loaded the boots up with dielectrical grease and reinstalled. Fixed the misfire for a few days and now it's back. I'm running this truck to hell and back so I wanted to freshen her up a little. Otherwise everything else is premo.
#5
I've been eyeing those Granatelli replacements... since we don't have a wide array of high power available upgrades, like low resistance wires or big voltage coils, those replacements start looking pretty good. By the way, a set of 8 will run around $425. That's less than what you'd pay to replace all 8 with a factory set.
-Kerry
-Kerry
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#7
The eBay coils may be fine, but you just can't be sure. Given that you're replacing them prematurely to prevent problems, I don't think you'd want to take that chance.
E-Bay has often provided a sales path for old stock or even recalled items. We know that the COPs have been a weak link and I believe Ford has done some upgrading. In your situation, I would want to get the latest Ford design or I wouldn't bother.
E-Bay has often provided a sales path for old stock or even recalled items. We know that the COPs have been a weak link and I believe Ford has done some upgrading. In your situation, I would want to get the latest Ford design or I wouldn't bother.
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#9
Everybody I checked in DFW had them for $45 plus.... I found a guy on eBay that is selling them to fleet taxi services and having good luck. Got eight for $100 bucks. If they work out, I'll let you know. The guy told me they are imported but made in a Delphi plant in Puerto Rico???? Who knows... they might just work. If they take me to 165K I'm happy, If not... then I guess I learned a $100 dollar lesson. I'm willing to take the chance. I'm starting to thinkk Ford parts are actually more expensive than Harley parts....
#10
Everybody I checked in DFW had them for $45 plus.... I found a guy on eBay that is selling them to fleet taxi services and having good luck. Got eight for $100 bucks. If they work out, I'll let you know. The guy told me they are imported but made in a Delphi plant in Puerto Rico???? Who knows... they might just work. If they take me to 165K I'm happy, If not... then I guess I learned a $100 dollar lesson. I'm willing to take the chance. I'm starting to thinkk Ford parts are actually more expensive than Harley parts....
So how did this work out for you? I'm curious since I'm in the same boat needing to replace my cops. Thanks
So how did this work out for you? I'm curious since I'm in the same boat needing to replace my cops. Thanks
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Originally Posted by DubWerkz Detail
So how did this work out for you? I'm curious since I'm in the same boat needing to replace my cops. Thanks
The guy I'm getting mine from said he had bought a bunch from Singapore and he had a lot of trouble with them. So he started selling these that he claims come from a Delphi plant in Puerto Rico. He say's he's been selling them to Taxi Fleet services with no problems. frankly I don't give a crap if this truck has Chevy parts in it as long as it runs from point A to point B. As for the country of origin, they can be made in Guadalajara by child labor as long as they work for all I care.
Don't worry, If they work I'll give you the guys info.
rpb
#12
The coils themselves don't usually go bad.
It's the rubber boot that degrades from heat, etc and causes many of the misfires.
You can replace the boots when you replace your plugs. Use some dielectric grease to seal out moisture.
The coil boots run about $3-4 each and are available through autoparts stores.
Steve
It's the rubber boot that degrades from heat, etc and causes many of the misfires.
You can replace the boots when you replace your plugs. Use some dielectric grease to seal out moisture.
The coil boots run about $3-4 each and are available through autoparts stores.
Steve
#13
The coils themselves don't usually go bad.
It's the rubber boot that degrades from heat, etc and causes many of the misfires.
You can replace the boots when you replace your plugs. Use some dielectric grease to seal out moisture.
The coil boots run about $3-4 each and are available through autoparts stores.
Steve
Steve,
Thanks and good info I'll try this since its cheaper and sounds efficient.
Good looking out.
It's the rubber boot that degrades from heat, etc and causes many of the misfires.
You can replace the boots when you replace your plugs. Use some dielectric grease to seal out moisture.
The coil boots run about $3-4 each and are available through autoparts stores.
Steve
Steve,
Thanks and good info I'll try this since its cheaper and sounds efficient.
Good looking out.
#15
Guys, the COPs I bought have been working flawlessly since I installed them back in February. The quality is as good or better than MoCo. I couldn't tell the difference side by side. I'm a happy camper! I'm convinced they are made by the same supplier that makes them for Ford. Best $100 bucks I ever spent on the truck. I highly encourage you to give them a try. The eBay store I got them from is run by a guy named "jobberonline". Also, here's his email, htap@bellsouth.net.
Here's the URL: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...B:EOIBSA:MT:11
Good luck.
rpb
Here's the URL: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...B:EOIBSA:MT:11
Good luck.
rpb