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3 bad ignition coils

Old Dec 1, 2014 | 02:22 PM
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I have a 97 Jag with 134k miles Vanden Plas xj6. It has 3 bad ignition coils. I was quoted $439 each coil for OEM and $376 for aftermarket made in Britain. Should I get OEM parts or should I search online for an aftermarket part for cheaper?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 02:29 PM
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Spend some time reading this

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...0-coils-93966/

Best bet is the made-in-Japan, true OEM coils from Diamond Mfg. SNG Barratt and Japthug can get them (as you'll see in the thread)

Be wary of vendors who throw the term "OEM" around *****-nilly. Very few are selling actual OEM

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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 03:30 PM
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Thanks so much Doug! I'm going to reach out to SNG Barratt
 
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 07:08 PM
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And for the love of Gawd, install those coils yourself. If you're able to fill your tank with gas, you're able to change those coils yourself. Easier than making a good cup of coffee.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 08:11 PM
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Agree totally on Japan made coils. I got two chinese coils from my parts buddy cause they were cheap. I'm glad I got two since one had failed rather quickly.
 
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