Coil Pack Relocation on a D2?

[Slappy]

It's about time to do the headgaskets on my '99 D2, and amongst other things, was thinking of relocating the coil packs elsewhere. Anyone have any pics or done this?
I figured might as well since the top half of the engine is apart.

Steve

 

[kyleduncan]

Don't know why i didn't consider this. Obviously you'd have to extend the wiring harness to the coils. And the HT leads. Just call me captain obvious.

 

[Slappy]

Thanks Captain Obvious! That's why I asked.....

Steve

 

[eburrows]

I don't know why I didn't think of this either! I had that damn thing apart a few months ago. Had to take off the intake manifold, and dismantle the SAI piping. Extending the HT leads wouldn't be too hard, but cutting into the harness in that spot, the very spot we're trying to get out of, would be a major pain. Wouldn't want to use butt-splices, but really solder/shrinkwrap the harness extension.

It'd be a pain, but that next time you need to do the plug wires again, it' be great!!!

You might be able to modify the existing coil pack bracket to hang it off the firewall right above the inertial fuel-cut off switch.

 

[Epsom_D2]

There was a guy at MAR who had a green DII who had made a kit to relocate the coil packs. I want to say he was from Massachusets. Hopefully he's lurking on the board and can offer some insight as to location, materials, etc. His setup was nice and was significantly more water resistant than the factory design (not difficult).

Best of luck and if you take it on without guidance take pics.

S-P

 

[flyfisher11]

I posed this same question a while back and caught some grief. One thing to consider it the coils are protected well back there. This is especially good if you ford water on occasion. I know I know that isn't a good enough excuse but having changed wires a few times I now have it down to about 30 minutes. I still end up with bruised wrist and scratches but can do it pretty efficiently nowadays. Another thing to consider is how often do you change wires?? Do you approach diminishing returns by all the work to move them?

Cheers,

Mike

 

[ptschram]

I was approached yesterday to develop a coil-on-plug setup for a Rover...

While I doubt there is much benefit, if he's willing to pay to have it done, I'll try it!

If nothing else, plug wires won't be an issue any longer.

 

[pjkbrit]

coil on plug sounds like a nice idea PT...but the plug locations are a little close to exhaust manifolds and might cook to coil packs...VW Coils are forever burning out and they sit high up on the 1.8L 16V head. Heat is a big issue with these items.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

I was approached yesterday to develop a coil-on-plug setup for a Rover...

While I doubt there is much benefit, if he's willing to pay to have it done, I'll try it!

If nothing else, plug wires won't be an issue any longer.

I was just thinking of that exact thing, but yeah, heat is going to be a problem.

 

[ptschram]

Believe it or not, I was considering Freelander COP units. Worst case, maybe Jaguar COP units.