Ignition Coils

[LiquidOC]

I already know what the problem is, but I'm looking for some advice.

My coil pack (spark plug 1) the terminal literally *broke* off. Was wondering if it's alright to drive it home on 3 cylinders, and just take off the spark plug wire? Also, is it really hard to install a new coil pack....or should I go with a Coil On Plug setup? (maybe lookin for around 300 horses, *maybe*) Thanks guys

 

[laserspeeddemon]

My coil pack (spark plug 1) the terminal literally *broke* off. Was wondering if it's alright to drive it home on 3 cylinders and just take off the spark plug wire.

NO, that is a very bad idea, the terminal will spark regardless if there is a plug wire connected to it or not. It will arc and shock everything around it. You could end of frying alot of things to include the ignition transistor, engine wiring harness, or even the ECU if the arc hits something that ties to the ECU. Also it will make more difficult for the battery to ground.

Also, is it really hard to install a new coil pack....

No its pretty easy, when I did my freinds 95, we had to loosen the fuel rail and move it out the way, but it took us 30 minutes.

....or should I go with a Coil On Plug setup? (maybe lookin for around 300 horses, *maybe*) Thanks guys

With a set of Magnecore 8.5mm ignition wires and NGK BPR7ES that will provide well over enough shock for 300whp. A plug setup will be a waste of money for your goal.

 

[laserspeeddemon]

Two more things.

On the fuel rail there are 3 black plastic spacers that lie between the head and the fuel rail where the 3 bolts hold the rule rail in. Before you even think about moving the those bolts out. Locate and identify them. When you pull bolt out make sure your catch them. The end ones aren't so bad, they will usually fall to the ground. Most times fall between the intake runners on cylinders 2 and 3 and wedge itself between the starter and the engine block. Without proper equipment (I had a tiny claw retriver) you will have to pull the starter and knock it to the ground.

The other thing is you don't need to pull the injectors from the fuel rail, they usually stick in and pop out the head. If you pull them from the rail, expect to get sprayed by 93 Octane.

 

[LiquidOC]

Thanks for the tips. I will definetely be getting it towed to my house. Other than that, the tip from the coil pack litterally disentegrated....kinda funny, actually, but anyways, i'll be getting new spark plug wires, and a new coil pack (the one wire got a little blackened from it, I had to drive about 3 blocks after I could tell one cylinder wasn't firing.) should end up running me around 130 bucks when it's all said and done. Oh, and time, damnit. That's the expensive part. I'm missing out on valuable video game time! Oh, and I'll have to write up a how-to while I work!

 

[laserspeeddemon]

On the how-to take pics,

 

[LiquidOC]

I can't leave rep points (that I'm aware of), because I am an unknown.

 

[timm98gst]

i've got an extra coil pack here if you need one

 

[LiquidOC]

nah, already ordered them won't be able to work on it until Saturday, though. Thanks for the offer!

 

[LiquidOC]

How-to posted, pics come tomorrow, Thanks for your help, guys.