Subject: Re: Eldo electrical problem - just in time for the National
Author: Charles Mullendore
Date: Aug 10, 2000, 9:44 PM
Post ID: 1701843285
Hi all,
Tried the VW application coil from the auto parts store. It failed one Saturday
in the company of a bunch of Goldwingers. Just came around a turn and then
nothing - as you said everything else worked, juice to the coil, points and
condenser okay. I think the problem with these coils is they can't withstand the
vibration. Replaced mine with a Bosch "blue" coil, these are epoxy filled and
designed to withstand vibration. You can probably get one at better foreign auto
parts stores or mail order from an advertiser in "Hot VWs" magazine. Just my two
cents worth...
Charlie
Ian Adkins wrote:
| Hi Steve, It's your coil. A sure sign is that all the electrics work fine except for no spark. I have heard that as the coil gets hot it will fail and after cooling it will work again. I had a failure on my Ambo last year very similar to yours. The good news is that replacing the coil is a simple fix. Go to the local auto store and get a coil for a 69 VW Beetle. That one will work fine. I also have a part number for a Bosch coil: 92200 81083 K12V 08 (0221119027) I'm not sure what all the numbers mean but it should help getting you the right one. Good luck.....we'll see you at the rally.....Ian
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