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FUBAR
Original Poster
16,096 posts
107 months
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So, the new door seals have arrived. Despite a couple on here suggesting it might be difficult, I'm going to have a crack at replacing them in the next couple of weeks. Rubber hammer is ready and waiting  In other news, before I went to Spa last month I had the throttle pots and lambda sensors replaced. On the way to Spa the car developed another misfire under hard acceleration (didn't affect it at 150 plus leptons  ). General consus (over a beer that evening) was that the new misfire is down to probably coil packs (possibly leads) The legend that is M3John has very kindly offered (well, for the price a few pints of beer and a meal) to 'help me' (cough!) replace the coil packs (trying them first, as my car is prone to eating them) so people, what do I need to buy and best place to get them from? I've seen posts about just going to my local Citreon garage, but is this right??
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Keithyboy
1,670 posts
139 months
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Yes Did them myself on my old Cerb with Citroen parts in the past matey with no problems whatsoever. 
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FUBAR
Original Poster
16,096 posts
107 months
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OK, so point me in the right direction of said parts please. Cant just rock up and ask for 'some black plastic things that stop my TVR from misfiring' 
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jackwibble
337 posts
28 months
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COIL PACKS 1996 Citroen ZX 1.6i [Citroen ZX 1.4/1.6/1.8/2.0 MULTIPOINT INJ] (2 required) Euro Car Parts part number : 413545061 German, Swedish & French part number : N92512, Website number is 925PC0090 £30 inc. VAT @ 20% There ya go Fubes easy peasy even for you 
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FUBAR
Original Poster
16,096 posts
107 months
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Good man 
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jackwibble
337 posts
28 months
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Just save this link Fubes or use the alternative parts Wiki at the top of the Cerb Forum then you won't have to bother us again with your DIY questions http://www.alexjudd.com/cerbera/parts
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djstevec
2,034 posts
43 months
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jackwibble said: COIL PACKS 1996 Citroen ZX 1.6i [Citroen ZX 1.4/1.6/1.8/2.0 MULTIPOINT INJ] (2 required) Euro Car Parts part number : 413545061 German, Swedish & French part number : N92512, Website number is 925PC0090 £30 inc. VAT @ 20% There ya go Fubes easy peasy even for you I went for the red magnecor HT leads from ACT - about £110 if memory serves and had no problems with fitting or using....maybe worth changing big fuse as you're down there.
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rev-erend
17,903 posts
153 months
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Guess Austec will be getting a call soon if you are at the DIY again.
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Podie
38,370 posts
144 months
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rev-erend said: Guess Austec will be getting a call soon if you are at the DIY again.
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Mr Cerbera
2,934 posts
99 months
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Start tuning up that hair dryer first, Mate !
( Sorry, for door seals, not coils )
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FUBAR
Original Poster
16,096 posts
107 months
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djstevec said: I went for the red magnecor HT leads from ACT - about £110 if memory serves and had no problems with fitting or using....maybe worth changing big fuse as you're down there. I've got the red magnecors, have had them about 4 years, not had any trouble with them. Coil packs, on the other hand, are a different kettle of cod. I go through a pair every 18 months, which is why I'm heading down that route first.
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Mr Cerbera
2,934 posts
99 months
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well, whilst we're on the subject,are there any recommendations for "Performance" coils for the Cerb ??
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gruffalo
2,074 posts
95 months
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Mr Cerbera said: well, whilst we're on the subject,are there any recommendations for "Performance" coils for the Cerb ?? I think I sent the wife in to get these fitted when we got married, seemed to work OK at first but then after a few years my life got less free for some reason???
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morebeanz
2,795 posts
105 months
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FUBAR
Original Poster
16,096 posts
107 months
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jackwibble said: COIL PACKS 1996 Citroen ZX 1.6i [Citroen ZX 1.4/1.6/1.8/2.0 MULTIPOINT INJ] (2 required) Euro Car Parts part number : 413545061 German, Swedish & French part number : N92512, Website number is 925PC0090 £30 inc. VAT @ 20% There ya go Fubes easy peasy even for you £36.76 actually  Thanks Mr Wibble 
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ukkid35
1,568 posts
42 months
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Would be interesting to see who manufactures the GSF or ECP coil packs - can you see name on them?
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FUBAR
Original Poster
16,096 posts
107 months
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FYI the Euro Car Parts price was £18 each. The GSF price is £34 each
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SporttiJanne
75 posts
20 months
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For your information: Bosch part number for this coil is: 0 221 503 025 (and the unit I have in my hand seems to be made China).
There are also Hella branded coils for the same purpose with a part number 5DA 749.475-021. This Hella was made in Italy.
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HarryW
11,296 posts
138 months
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I recall that it's best with GSF/Euro CP to ask to sight the unit and packaging before parting with the cash if you can; made in France/China = it'll break within 6 months; made in Germany = good as it gets
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Tanguero
3,291 posts
70 months
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I have had Euro Car Parts coils on mine for 4 years without any issue. Just as good as the Bosch ones.
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