killswitch88 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 hey guys pretty much as the topic states. i was just wondering if there are many risks involved in purchasing 2nd hand aftermarket coilpacks? over time do they start to die and not provide as much spark as they used to? is there anything to look for that could indicate that they are on their way out? the reason i am asking is a set of splitfires come up for a good price but im a bit worried about buying a 2nd hand set... cheers, Mark Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200003-buying-2nd-hand-coilpacks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I probably wouldn't do it unless you're after just one or two spares. One thing to check is the amount of carbon deposits on the tips of the coils, check that the boot is not dried out or cracking, and check that the coil body does not have hairline fractures (could indicate that spark is being lost through one of these fractures). Having said that, if you were to get a set dirt cheap then they may prove handy one day.. you're bound to get one or two good ones in the lot. I collected about 6-8 spare coils on my last car.. CA18DE. If you're planning on replacing all 6 coils with splitfires and you're worried that when you hit boost you'll start misfiring, i'd probably ask for some sort of guarantee before you bought them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200003-buying-2nd-hand-coilpacks/#findComment-3561332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubes Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Its very much a gamble. I've found the coil casing begins to form cracks; All of mine had cracks but only 3 could be seen by eye; the other 3 had cracks starting which could only be seen when taking a picture of them with the camera in macro mode. Personally I wouldn't bother with the price of JJR coils. There's an old saying that has bit me in the arse many times. 'Poor man pays twice'. Do it once do it right then you never have to worry about it again. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200003-buying-2nd-hand-coilpacks/#findComment-3561530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I think a whole set of new splitfires is a reasonable price considering what a set of new OEM coils would cost, I certainly didn't balk at getting splitfires. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200003-buying-2nd-hand-coilpacks/#findComment-3561599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl33py Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Complete and utter waste of time. Coilpacks for 500ish from any dealer on here. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200003-buying-2nd-hand-coilpacks/#findComment-3562712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green_s13 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 have to agree with the other guys buy some new ones and never have to worry about it again. that is what i did with my car and it was the best move Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200003-buying-2nd-hand-coilpacks/#findComment-3562942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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