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changing coil packs
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:59 am
by randomcaller
Hi all I'm going to be replacing both coil packs, sparks and ht leads on my d8 v6 engine as its missing under full throttle
anything I should be aware of that might hinder me? I'll get a new inlet manifold gasket and sealant but is there anything else you guys know of?
Also another quick question gonna be doing a box oil change too, I have 2 litres and think I have read it holds 2 litres, does that sound right?
Thanks for the help
Chris
Re: changing coil packs
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:27 pm
by martint
Is it not 1.6litres? Maybe wrong tho. Google it. Or service box
Re: changing coil packs
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:23 pm
by lozz
martint wrote:Is it not 1.6litres? Maybe wrong tho. Google it. Or service box
Theres no 1.6s in 406s,
theyd be rather Slow and totaly useless if there was,
Re: changing coil packs
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:28 pm
by randomcaller
Nah he means the gearbox oil ;p I have no service book cos the engine is in a Citroën c2
Re: changing coil packs
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:31 pm
by lozz
Ahhh,rite sorry mate,
doubled up,threads get confusing at times,
Ididnt read the oil -question, was just reading the one Regarding the coil packs,
Re: changing coil packs
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:53 pm
by mjb
randomcaller wrote:Hi all I'm going to be replacing both coil packs, sparks and ht leads on my d8 v6 engine as its missing under full throttle
anything I should be aware of that might hinder me? I'll get a new inlet manifold gasket and sealant but is there anything else you guys know of?
Sealant's not required. I've never heard of problems with the fake (rear) coil pack or HT leads on these cars - just change the actual coil pack. Be aware the allen bolts holding it in are going to be *TIGHT*. Best to have an impact driver to hand if you don't want to round the bolts.
If you've got a coupé, or a saloon/estate with a retro-fitted strut brace, then don't do this with the car in the air!
Having said all that, the likely cause of full throttle missing is air starvation - check the inlet pipe under the n/s wheelarch to see if it's collapsed.
Also another quick question gonna be doing a box oil change too, I have 2 litres and think I have read it holds 2 litres, does that sound right?
It's 1.9 litres. Easiest way to fill up is by removing the reverse light switch (under the air filter box, grey connector) and pouring it in there.
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