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Old 02-23-2010, 09:11 PM
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Order coils for plug change?

Hey all. I am planning on changing the spark plugs in my 2004 Turbo this weekend. Car has 32,000 miles. Do you think I should order six new ignition coils to change at the same time?
 
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Old 02-23-2010, 09:21 PM
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imho - yes....

I have just changed my plugs and while I was in there I changed the coils as preventative maintenance.

You have to remove the coils completely to change the plugs so I decided to use some of the $$ I saved diy'ing on a new set of coils.

Incidentally my original coils looked brand new when I took them off - but opted to change them out anyway !
 
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I have just changed my plugs and while I was in there I changed the coils as preventative maintenance.

You have to remove the coils completely to change the plugs so I decided to use some of the $$ I saved diy'ing on a new set of coils.
+1 significant work versus cost of coils to get in there.
 
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BBI makes an upgraded plasma coil. Might want to check it out.
 
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Meh, 32k miles and 04...I'd wait to 60k. Mine still looked new at 60k for a 2002.
 
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I say leave 'em. That is if you are doing the work yourself. If you were paying someone, I would say change them that way you get the most bang for the labor $$.

I did mine recently hunting down a misfire and they were NOT the problem. They definitely didn't look new, but were still fine. Car had approx 40k on it at the time...
 
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