RMVR53 Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I was reading the posts on replacing the coil and I've come to the conclusion it may be my "miss" issue on my 87XT. The local Autozone had a coil but when installed it wouldn't even start the car. At the least the old one does that. AND...reading some of the posts it sounds like the Accell has a few problems. SO anyone found another "replacement" coil that works? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 OEM. Try the dealership. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Loyale Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I've heard of aftermarket coils having issues on these cars. Definitely get an OEM coil, I had gotten one from Advanced Auto that works perfect, stock replacement. Also, when you install the new coil, make sure that the coil bracket is grounded well. Clean everything up real good or it won't spark at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 "The local Autozone had a coil but when installed it wouldn't even start the car" ???? this 87 XT has probably has a hot wire MAF'd MPFI system, so when you changed the coil did you leave the original bracket and it's ignition amplifier in place? The bracket needs grounded to work. I'd throw my money at NGK plugs and wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 new OEM is a great idea. if it's price prohibitive then i'd grab a used coil before using an aftermarket, that's how bad they are. you are WAY better off with a used coil for the engine and a spare one in the glove compartment or trunk than an aftermarket...which is in even more need of having a spare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMVR53 Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 new OEM is a great idea. if it's price prohibitive then i'd grab a used coil before using an aftermarket, that's how bad they are. you are WAY better off with a used coil for the engine and a spare one in the glove compartment or trunk than an aftermarket...which is in even more need of having a spare! my daughter works at the local Suby dealer - her cost on a new one is 66 to 120 depending on month of construction Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electriczipper Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I think these guys ship, and on a lot of things they've darn reasonable prices, but not on everything. http://halseyimportparts.com/ Example: $119. for hitachi coil at the dealer, $24. at halsey import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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