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THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => PETROL => Topic started by: smashbie on April 10, 2020, 10:59:56

Title: Tools to replace coil pack in 09 SX
Post by: smashbie on April 10, 2020, 10:59:56

I have a new coil pack for my 09 SX Petrol. I’m wondering what tools would be ideal to remove the nuts holding it in.

I’ve tried using a socket wrench and a normal wrench but the nuts don’t budge.  It’s in a bit of an awkward position as well.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Tools to replace coil pack in 09 SX
Post by: nzenigma on April 12, 2020, 00:13:57

Quote from: smashbie on April 10, 2020, 10:59:56

I have a new coil pack for my 09 SX Petrol. I’m wondering what tools would be ideal to remove the nuts holding it in.

I’ve tried using a socket wrench and a normal wrench but the nuts don’t budge.  It’s in a bit of an awkward position as well.

Cheers.

Move top of air filter out of the way. Use ring spanner. 10 mm or 12 mm ?

Title: Re: Tools to replace coil pack in 09 SX
Post by: smashbie on April 12, 2020, 09:40:09

Thanks I don’t have ring spanners will go and get some.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Tools to replace coil pack in 09 SX
Post by: mickd on April 12, 2020, 09:58:31

@smashbie
Not that dear, ring / open end combo work well. 
2 sets really helpful.

Title: Re: Tools to replace coil pack in 09 SX
Post by: smashbie on April 13, 2020, 01:58:13

Hi all,

Got a ring spanner set today and successfully changed the coil pack. Car is performing better now, it seems the hesitation from 2.5-3k is gone.

Replacement coil (second hand from low km car) only set me back $35 on eBay.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Tools to replace coil pack in 09 SX
Post by: Dazzler on April 13, 2020, 07:11:50

@smashbie Thanks for the update.  :goodjob2: :goodjob:

Title: Re: Tools to replace coil pack in 09 SX
Post by: smashbie on April 20, 2020, 11:31:14

Just another update on this. I’ve been trying so many things to fix the rough feeling idle.

Mechanic checked over my car thoroughly today and said the issue isn’t mechanical (although I’d changed spark plugs, leads and coil).

The issue is the top engine mount. Apparently it’s a gas type and mine is completely flat (should have a gap in between). Mechanic says as soon as I fix this the idle issue will be resolved. He’s quoting $200 to fix (which I don’t think is so bad).

The issue is that due to the bad mount the vibration is travelling through the car making it feel like a bad idle, but the engine is perfectly fine.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Tools to replace coil pack in 09 SX
Post by: Dazzler on April 20, 2020, 12:53:10

Quote from: smashbie on April 20, 2020, 11:31:14

Just another update on this. I’ve been trying so many things to fix the rough feeling idle.

Mechanic checked over my car thoroughly today and said the issue isn’t mechanical (although I’d changed spark plugs, leads and coil).

The issue is the top engine mount. Apparently it’s a gas type and mine is completely flat (should have a gap in between). Mechanic says as soon as I fix this the idle issue will be resolved. He’s quoting $200 to fix (which I don’t think is so bad).

The issue is that due to the bad mount the vibration is travelling through the car making it feel like a bad idle, but the engine is perfectly fine.

Cheers.

Yep $200 is fair as  according to recent discussions on here I believe the mounts are roughly worth $150 each to buy.

Title: Re: Tools to replace coil pack in 09 SX
Post by: smashbie on April 28, 2020, 02:48:53

Thanks.

Images of my top mount are here:

 :link: i30 mount - Album on Imgur (https://imgur.com/a/dWTEehT)

Title: Re: Tools to replace coil pack in 09 SX
Post by: smashbie on April 29, 2020, 03:50:57

Hi all,

Mechanic changed the top engine mount. Only charged $190 total. Made a HUGE difference. The idling vibration is completely gone.

Title: Re: Tools to replace coil pack in 09 SX
Post by: Dazzler on April 29, 2020, 03:57:25

Quote from: smashbie on April 29, 2020, 03:50:57

Hi all,

Mechanic changed the top engine mount. Only charged $190 total. Made a HUGE difference. The idling vibration is completely gone.

Brilliant! I love happy endings.  :happydance: