Help another problem car not repsonsive and puttering when I execlarate

[Sleeperau]

I will bet anything it is the Coil as many have mentioned. Cheapest are $110 delivered on Ebay or second hand $25 in the for sale section on this forum.

[azza11]

On the subject of coils can you buy aftermarket like MSD? Seen a few guys fit these to that other make of car and they respond well on Gens, sorry for swearing.

AZZA

[azza11]

http://www.performancedistributors.com/fordtruckv6.htm

I googled and found these. Anybody heard or have them on any 4.0?

AZZA

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by azza11

http://www.performancedistributors.com/fordtruckv6.htm

I googled and found these. Anybody heard or have them on any 4.0?

AZZA

I don't know a lot about coil packs but I'd think that a pack for a US V6 would have a different firing order to our Falcon .

[aaron11]

hi gasolane.... ive had the car this is my 4th year its been great never broken down or anything id done tyres, drive belt, battery.. only thing cost me a bit was an oil leak which was that slow they said to leave it but i got it fixed... was 500 for that,,, oh they did the water pump too.. they had the car 3 days

back to the question....
Ive never had any new plugs or leads since i did the car..... How much for a garage to do that... can they just test them???? i am tight just dont have a lot of money being on my own thank you

[aaron11]

is there any test they can do to tell me if its that?????
Coz they must think im mental i keep taking my car in for noises and stuff wrong and they cant find anything.... can water get into the coil?????

[pmpdau]

+1 for the ignition leads.......I had the exact same problem 3 months ago.

Tried Fuel Filter, Plugs...as soon as the leads swapped over the problem was gone

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by aaron11

hi gasolane.... ive had the car this is my 4th year its been great never broken down or anything id done tyres, drive belt, battery.. only thing cost me a bit was an oil leak which was that slow they said to leave it but i got it fixed... was 500 for that,,, oh they did the water pump too.. they had the car 3 days

back to the question....
Ive never had any new plugs or leads since i did the car..... How much for a garage to do that... can they just test them???? i am tight just dont have a lot of money being on my own thank you

If you've had it for 4 years the Plugs are definitely due to be changed, these you can do yourself.
If (after fitting new plugs) it still plays up call your mechanic and ask how much to supply and fit a set of leads. If it's still got the original leads they will be due for replacement now anyway.

Then if you're still having problems I'd look at the coilpack.

Spark plugs and leads certainly wont cost anywhere near as much as the oil leak!

[Mr Hardware]

My order:
plugs
full tank of ultimate and a bottle of injector cleaner
leads
fuel sock
clean TB/ISC
coilpack or injectors changed/cleaned, i can't decide
then do the other one
fuel pump
if all of that fails, come back to us and we'll collectively scratch our heads

[sd1800]

At night open your bonnet with the car running and check for a spark jumping from one lead to another. It will happen with the miss and only occur for a split second so you need to have your eyes peeled.

If this is the problem leads is definetely your problem.

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by sd1800

At night open your bonnet with the car running and check for a spark jumping from one lead to another. It will happen with the miss and only occur for a split second so you need to have your eyes peeled.

If this is the problem leads is definetely your problem.

Unless it's an old V12 Jag...then it's better than the New Year Fireworks display

(trust me, I've been there )

[aaron11]

Took it for a spin today.... Was going great UNTIL I WENT UP A BIG HILL IT WAS SHUDDERING REALLY BAD AND WHEN I WAS AT THE LIGHTS IDING IT WAS SHUDDERING OR SOMETHING THEN AND THE CAR WASNT EVEN MOVING.....

Thanks everyone I will take it back to them ask about the leads

Someone told me put half a bottle of meths in it incase its dirty fuel.
I put some motorup fuel injector in it they didnt really help

[aaron11]

OH also i put 91 unleaded in my car is that bad?? sorry im not one of those guys into cars lol

[aaron11]

oops thats im one of those guys not into cars meaning i dont know how to fix them lol

[azza11]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

I don't know a lot about coil packs but I'd think that a pack for a US V6 would have a different firing order to our Falcon .

This link came from another ford site. Yeah V6 is right........my oops.

AZZA

[aaron11]

i will take my old girl to the mechanic next week if its still the same.... BUT shes running rough so i tell them plugs and leads or something sorry had a few drinks :p lol

[AUIIPURSUIT]

Originally Posted by aaron11

i will take my old girl to the mechanic next week if its still the same.... BUT shes running rough so i tell them plugs and leads or something sorry had a few drinks :p lol

dont worry, you make just as much sense...

[aaron11]

lol mate...
Rang mechanic said deff sounds like leads they gonna give me a price, someone said get the spark plugs changed too should i do that???

[AUIIPURSUIT]

yea, just get the 4$ NGK copper ones. someone will bang up a price on em.. unless you wanna spend 20-25 per sparkie on iridiums.

[aaron11]

hi mate thanks... THey said that the plugs could cost upto 40 bucks i aint paying that
SO i can just get the $7 dollar ones???
And hes gonna check the fuel pump and filter too woot woot

[AUIIPURSUIT]

i spent 160 on plugs. dont feel too bad ;)

[Mr Hardware]

You should be able to do plugs and leads yourself for $110. 6x$4 for plugs, $85 for 9mm QIL Leads.

[aaron11]

Hi mr hardware... I dont have a garage to do it in or any tools. Plus my mechanic is great and hes going to check the fuel filter etc.. it will cost me a bit more but at least its done. and they let me pay it off it its anymore, also they dont charge me for fixing small things like electric windows, head light, handbrake etc.... so I will stick with them i been going there for 6 yrs lol

[Mr Hardware]

absolutely mate, and i completely and fully advocate anyone using a mechanic if they so choose. There are too many turkeys on here who have 0 idea but think they can do everything themselves just by posting a two-line question on the forums. This ain't the RACQ

[AUIIPURSUIT]

obviously you need to be mechanically minded, but i think theres nothing better than getting elbow deep in your car, and working it all out yourself. sure theres times you need a helping hint or guidance when you stumble, but thats what makes good forums great. Sound advice, with a decent attitude.

I find it extremely rewarding working on my own cars.

[aaron11]

I asked the mechanic if I could do them myself he said one part they are hard to do or something so I will take it in
NOW QUESTION

Will the leads make the car go funny while im driving it.... when i put my foot down just a tad its shuddering a bit still... Hes going to check my fuel filter and pump, to me its like somethings blocked im still worried its the trans.... BUT shouldnt be... I take it in this week when I get paid deff.... Thanks everone you guys are great

[azza11]

It is easier to do the leads on a hoist, put them on up top then feed them thorugh, raise it up and plugem in. My last spark plugs were iridiums, i believe these are worth the extra, but shop around. Leads, i have a brand new set of Champions sitting here and a Yates belt. PM me if you want them, i am putting on QIL leads.

AZZA

[aaron11]

azza11.... Im in new zealand would cost a bit to post those here !

[aaron11]

ALL SORTED HOPEFULLY !!!!!!!!!!!

Got new leads today....... and spark plugs 220 for all of that and they cleaned the throttle body... what is that?????
The leads were naffed.... and the spark plugs were irridium ones but they where had it.... So got the cheap ones.......

one of the spark plugs was missing the metal bit on the end that curls around !!1

Thanks guys

[AUIIPURSUIT]

Originally Posted by aaron11

one of the spark plugs was missing the metal bit on the end that curls around !!1

Thanks guys

hahhaha, that woulda made a clean spark onto the block...