2000 Max replace coil packs or just spark plug boots
#1
2000 Max replace coil packs or just spark plug boots
I have a 2000 SE, with about 140k on it. Runs fine, but has recently been stumbling/hesitating at certain speeds. It's done this before and it's been remedied by replacing the coil packs.
Looking at parts today, I realized that Rockauto.com now sells just the spark plug boots in addition to the entire coil packs. The boots are $10/ea versus $60+/ea for the coil packs.
Wondering if the main issue is generally with the boot or the coil pack? My guess is that I'm going to need to buy the more expensive part...but thought I would ask just in case.
Thanks,
Mike
Looking at parts today, I realized that Rockauto.com now sells just the spark plug boots in addition to the entire coil packs. The boots are $10/ea versus $60+/ea for the coil packs.
Wondering if the main issue is generally with the boot or the coil pack? My guess is that I'm going to need to buy the more expensive part...but thought I would ask just in case.
Thanks,
Mike
#4
Boots are usually only good if they're visually deteriorating. I had to use electrical tape on a few on my 4th gens, temporary band aid since boots weren't available back then. Not a bad option if yours are eaten up. But, since they're becoming more and more affordable, I'd say not a bad deal for the coil packs.
#9
Replacing Just the spark plug boots worked well on my 4th gen (96) as the old coils lasted forever,but the boots were heading south. So I replaced them with United Ignition Wire units from Rock Auto ran them for over a year and then sold the car. Worked out well !
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