Accel Super Coil busted while driving
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Accel Super Coil busted while driving
One of the super coils busted while driving my 2002 F250 Super Duty. I drove it for less than 100 ft. before parking it. It made a rapid "check,check,check,check" sound, which I'm assuming was mainly the coil smacking against other parts while loose. It busted near the point where it screws into the motor. I felt like I lost some compression as it drove sluggishly once broken, although I only drove for a very short time. I also thought I may have smelt a slight burning scent, or maybe oil, but didn't smell anything once I got out of my truck. Any problems I should look forward to other than simply replacing this $50 coil? Thanks in advance for your replies!
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Thanks for your reply! I don't think so. It's -10 degrees in Michigan this morning and my lifted truck was driving very rough over the bumpy roads around here, and the coil is plastic. When I went to open the hood, I put a little pressure on the bug guard and shattered it, due to the cold, so I'm guessing the rough ride and cold probably did it. It's obviously cracked off and loose.
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Btw, do you know what would happen if you drove without one of those coils, just left the hole open?
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Sounds like you blew a plug . That usually breaks the coil also . The noise was compression coming out where the plug use to be .....
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I assumed since there are 8 holes on each side that 4 were for coils and 4 were for plugs, as that's what it looked like to me. I'm starting to think you may be right.
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Have you ever had this problem, and if so, care to share the cost? I'm assuming it's going to be pretty expensive.
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Are you familiar with http://www.gofundme.com ? If you only have 600 bones you need to save that. 
I mean it's not funny, seriously though. Sell something. Got any kids you don't need, old cars, stereos, something.
I mean it's not funny, seriously though. Sell something. Got any kids you don't need, old cars, stereos, something.
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Are you familiar with GoFundMe: #1 for Crowdfunding & Fundraising Websites ? If you only have 600 bones you need to save that. I mean it's not funny, seriously though. Sell something. Got any kids you don't need, old cars, stereos, something.
I mean it's not funny, seriously though. Sell something. Got any kids you don't need, old cars, stereos, something.
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This problem has hurt a lot of self-employed folks over the years, that's for sure.
A thought exercise only - WARNING - just for grins (and you can bet SOMEBODY has done this) what happens if ya just JB weld the damn plug in there? Just curious. Does it hold? LOL
A thought exercise only - WARNING - just for grins (and you can bet SOMEBODY has done this) what happens if ya just JB weld the damn plug in there? Just curious. Does it hold? LOL