End of a 1.8t coil pack conversion "science project"
07-03-2006, 07:29 AM
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End of a 1.8t coil pack conversion "science project"
Corey, on the S2 forum, who is a 034Motorsports distributor in England just completed a 1.8t coil pack "science project". He didn't want to just believe me that the 1.8t coil packs would die from the heat if the OEM 20v Turbo coil pack cover was installed over them. SO he installed the 034 coil pack conversion kit AND the OEM coil pack cover and waited to see what would happen (the "science project"). He started this project on May 2nd. It ended yesterday, July 2nd, with a failure of the 1.8t coil pack on his no. 5 cylinder.
He says he is now going to work on some kind of air scoop to improve cooling.
He says he is now going to work on some kind of air scoop to improve cooling.
07-03-2006, 08:04 AM
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Mine have all died a tragic death.
In the last 8 months, I have replaced all 5 of my coilpacks.They are all Bremi.I have been chasing boost leaks,O2 sensors,ignition problems, b/c I could not believe that 2 would go all at once.Gentlemen, the boost is back,Yahoo!!!
07-03-2006, 08:24 AM
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People need to realize those coils are nowhere near as good as the OE units...
but they are cheap to replace. I have OE units with 200k+ miles on them from a parted car and they are doing just fine. If you can find me a 1.8t with a coil that lasts more than 50k miles I'll give you a cookie
The 1.8t coil upgrade is nice, it eliminates the expensive POS's which have been known to fail, and installs a cheap alternative to the stock coil. However the stock coil is a great piece, deals with obscene heat like a champ.
I know if I ever do the 1.8t coil conversion on my 90 that I will keep at least one extra coil in the car at all times, possibly a whole set for track events.
Cheers,
The 1.8t coil upgrade is nice, it eliminates the expensive POS's which have been known to fail, and installs a cheap alternative to the stock coil. However the stock coil is a great piece, deals with obscene heat like a champ.
I know if I ever do the 1.8t coil conversion on my 90 that I will keep at least one extra coil in the car at all times, possibly a whole set for track events.
Cheers,
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07-03-2006, 09:36 AM
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Dave, they have all been 115L.But, like I'm questioning, is there a problem with the Bremi's?
My deaker refuses to honor his warrarnty now.I have changed all 5 in 8 months of usage.Are Bosch better?
07-03-2006, 11:01 AM
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Bremi was the OE manufacturer of the coil packs that caused the recall. I presume that...
they got the original contract because they came in lower than Bosch in the tendering process. I think VW/Audi Group made Bremi build the replacement coils (probably with a VAG person watching QA/QC in Bremi's factory). I understood that the 115 L coils would be good. I think there is an M or N variant now (more expensive) but I do not know who makes them (Bosch or Bremi).