Danyol

$3.95 here

http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/...ek+Google+Base

Wachuko

After I cleared the codes they have not come back... still ordering the parts to replace them.

Chuck Jones

Geez...that sounds like a great price....which one is the recommended one....I see there are threw with the same numerical designation, however the $4.95 one is platinum. Is there any advantage of having the platinum one? I usually swap out at around 10-15000 miles....but last time around I ended up installing the Beru's.

Danyol

I've not gone wrong following Kevin's advice; I'd stick with the exact Bosch one

Land Jet

Just ordered the plugs. Still have a question about whether my car only having 17,000 miles needs coil packs and cam solenoid bracket changing?

Got an email from partsgeek that the plugs are back ordered for about 2 weeks.

Chuck Jones

Some of the recommendations fall within the time honored category of "since you're in there"....but geez with 17K miles....I think I'd be tempted to do a plug change, have the coil packs closely inspected along with the variocam brackets....and call it a day. You could always order all the parts just to have them on hand, and return the unused stuff that wasn't required after the inspection. Go thru Jeff at Sunset...he's cool and will work with you.

Now some of the folks are liable to holler about the ...might as well do it....but I also don't see the need to spend unnecessary money replacing something that's perfectly good. If it works, don't fix it.

Land Jet

What are the signs that the coils or cam solenoid brackets are bad other than misfiring?

John D II

I believe the bracket in question was called a "tappet solenoid bracket", when I ordered it. It is either cracked and visibly broken or in good working order. One of mine broke at about 35,000 miles, the other side has 90,000+ miles and is still fine.

Another symptom of a bad coil is rough running when cold, followed by smoother running, once the car warms up.

Land Jet

Anyone have a picture of the tappet solenoid bracket or where it's located? I want to have a look next time it's up on the lift.

No idling issues when the car is cold. I think I probably just need to change my plugs. Any other good place to buy the FR6-LDC plugs?

Chuck Jones

LARRY:

Do a search in the forum for "Missing on cyl 4,5,6" and in post #27, Loren posts an exploded diagram of where the bracket is, then in post #30 Bob posts an actual picture of a broken bracket. Search is your friend.

Good luck in chasing down the problem.

Chuck

chris walrod

Here is one of the images:

Danyol

Larry,

Sounds like he's sourcing from another distributor.

Just do a web search and call around; someone will have them on the shelf.

Wachuko

From this link: http://www.imagineauto.com/996TTbuild.htm

Just the bracket needs to be replaced if broken.

Land Jet

Thanks guys. I'll take a peek next time I'm under it.

Chuck Jones

Jaime: GREAT pictures guy....shows everything he needs...where they are, what they look like, and most importantly...that you don't need to buy the whole solenoid...just the bracket. Good find and one that should be saved off for future reference because this subject comes up now and then.

Chuck