Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 14:54:27 GMT From: Johannes <johsnospamblock5232sizefitter.com> Subject: Re: Ignition cassette failure? (2001 95 2.3T)
Dave Hinz wrote: > > On Fri, 20 May 2005 02:39:58 +0100, Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> wrote: > > > > Frosty66 wrote: > > > >> Yup, they do die without warning. I found out the hard way...in morning rush > >> hour traffic. You can replace the coils. It takes about 5 minutes work. I > >> put my coils in another old DI that my garage had in its junk pile ( it was > >> originally only firing on 3 plugs) and now I have a spare, or rather, an old > >> spare!! > > > > Do please elaborate. > > I was under the impression that the cassette was non-servicable. > > Potted in epoxy is what people here have posted, yes. How do you > switch out the coils, Frosty? Which engine? Whatever it is, it's not likely to be a reliable repair that will stand up to heat and vibration.