KRA993tt

I was just doing a general inspection of the engine compartment and noticed the coil was just about to slip out of its bracket. The end was about a half inch from coming completely out of the bracket.

Anyways, thought I would post just as a heads up that this can happen. I can only imagine what would happen if the coil started flopping around in the engine compartment.

JV911

i noticed my coil is leaking oil...whats up with that?

Graufuchs

Its ok you dont need that anyways...

mo_gearhead

JV 911, oil inside coil acts as an insulator as well as helping disapate heat. If its leaking out, the coil may fail on you in the future. Best to replace it soon so as not to leave you stranded.

theiceman

see if you can get a black one from VW. I bought a replacement Bosch 911 one and it looks terrible on my car. It is silver , I put the old one back.

Gary R.

Lucas coils used to leak smoke but there was a kit to refill it...

abossana

i noticed my coil has been leaking some oil aswell, and i am having an intermetint no spark problem, has anyone heard of a coil going out slowly? in my past experiances they either work or dont work

Anthony

JV911

thanks all,

just called a local supplier and he wants $400 USD for one made in germany?!?!?!

found a bosch coil on pelican (part 901-602-502-00-M14) $78 USD

aparently these are made in south america (mexico?) and have had some quality issues. anyone got the low down on this or an alternative ?

thanks

LaughaC

Last month I installed a $28 MSD Blaster coil from AuitoZone and have read others recommend the MSD Hi-Vibration Blaster coil for about the same price. Mine is working well so far, but time will tell.

When I tried the yellow aftermarket coil (forgot the name brand, but it's a big one), it leaked oil within a month.

Corrales911

I'm surprized no one has skoken up before now. An oil-filled coil WILL fail gradually. Usually the engine will start fine when cold then gradually produce less and less spark until the engine quits when warmed.

Once you find oil leaking from a coil it's long for this world and will need replacing.

HarryD

Quite true. I still have mine from my long departed spitfire.

mo_gearhead

LMAO..tooooooooo funny Harry!

mo_gearhead

And Harry ...Glad to see you are following the OEM guide and FILTERING it before use!

abossana

thanks for the info, i am going to start with the coil before i go any further, it sounds like it needs replacing reguardless.

anthony

Gary R.