[smashbie]

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.

[nzenigma]

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 ?

[smashbie]

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

Cheers.

[mickd]

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

[smashbie]

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.

[Dazzler]

@smashbie Thanks for the update. 

[smashbie]

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.

[Dazzler]

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.

[smashbie]

Thanks.

Images of my top mount are here:

i30 mount - Album on Imgur

[smashbie]

Hi all,

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

[Dazzler]

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.