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V6 DIS Query
« on: 06 December 2009, 21:30:26 »
I've never been unfortunate enough to have one fail so far, hence haven't needed to buy one.

What is the view on aftermarket DIS packs - do they do the job, or are they to be avoided, using only Bosch items?

Input appreciated as ever  :)
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #1 on: 06 December 2009, 21:48:16 »
can't imagine they will be that cheap brand new as pattern, considering they rarely fail, is it not worth getting a known good one off one of the better breakers here?
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #2 on: 06 December 2009, 22:08:05 »
bosch off ebay are fine  :y
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #3 on: 06 December 2009, 22:33:36 »
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..... considering they rarely fail,  ......

 :-? :-? :-? :-?
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #4 on: 06 December 2009, 22:36:12 »
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..... considering they rarely fail,  ......

 :-? :-? :-? :-?

Not seen many fail! Lots of references to them possibly failing but its always another reason.
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #5 on: 06 December 2009, 22:37:53 »
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..... considering they rarely fail,  ......

 :-? :-? :-? :-?

Not seen many fail! Lots of references to them possibly failing but its always another reason.

They do fail. The 3 coils inside rust, expand & make a bid for freedom from the plastic casing.  :y
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #6 on: 06 December 2009, 22:48:06 »
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Not seen many fail! Lots of references to them possibly failing but its always another reason.

They do fail. The 3 coils inside rust, expand & make a bid for freedom from the plastic casing.  :y

And? Visual inspection test is fine, get a cheap one from a known breaker. We had 2.0 that did 130k in 3 years, the 3.0 Elite's DIS is fine. Its never been changed and its 10 years old.

James has never had one fail, and lets face it, he has had a LOT of V6 Omegas.  ;D

Given proper maintenance, they rarely fail.
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #7 on: 06 December 2009, 22:54:35 »
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Given proper maintenance, they rarely fail.

maintenance on a coil? Remove it a polish it each week?  :-?  :-?
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #8 on: 06 December 2009, 22:55:40 »
2 sides to this

yep - seen lots where they "expand" past the plastic..... it looks terrible, but I've done thousands of miles with DIS packs like that and never had a misfire  ::)

The current V6 one is like that, and I know it's had water ingress.

Bosch ones on ebay are about £70 - pattern about £37 - just wondered if this is actually a part whereby it's imperative to get genuine / OEM etc...
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #9 on: 06 December 2009, 22:55:40 »
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And? Visual inspection test is fine, ...... 

Once exposed it's going to rust more & faster ..... and then fail!  ;)
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #10 on: 06 December 2009, 22:56:45 »
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yep - seen lots where they "expand" past the plastic..... it looks terrible, but I've done thousands of miles with DIS packs like that and never had a misfire  ::) ........

Mine did this but failed & misfired.  ;)
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #11 on: 06 December 2009, 22:56:54 »
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Given proper maintenance, they rarely fail.

maintenance on a coil? Remove it a polish it each week?  :-?  :-?

Yes Andy... if thats what you want to do.

Me? i'd be making sure the scuttle is doing its job and not pouring water onto the DIS & plugs.

But if you want to get out the polish be my guest.
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #12 on: 06 December 2009, 22:58:51 »
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Given proper maintenance, they rarely fail.

maintenance on a coil? Remove it a polish it each week?  :-?  :-?

Yes Andy... if thats what you want to do.

Me? i'd be making sure the scuttle is doing its job and not pouring water onto the DIS & plugs.

But if you want to get out the polish be my guest.

That's what mine's been doing  :y
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #13 on: 06 December 2009, 23:00:49 »
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Given proper maintenance, they rarely fail.

maintenance on a coil? Remove it a polish it each week?  :-?  :-?

Yes Andy... if thats what you want to do.

Me? i'd be making sure the scuttle is doing its job and not pouring water onto the DIS & plugs.

But if you want to get out the polish be my guest.

That's what mine's been doing  :y

Yup, thats why i mentioned maintenance. As always Andy starts with the patroinising sarcastic posts and use of  ":-?"
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Re: V6 DIS Query
« Reply #14 on: 06 December 2009, 23:02:21 »
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Given proper maintenance, they rarely fail.

maintenance on a coil? Remove it a polish it each week?  :-?  :-?

Yes Andy... if thats what you want to do.

Me? i'd be making sure the scuttle is doing its job and not pouring water onto the DIS & plugs.

But if you want to get out the polish be my guest.

That's what mine's been doing  :y

Yup, thats why i mentioned maintenance. As always Andy starts with the patroinising sarcastic posts and use of  ":-?"

 :-?  :-?  :-? Sarcastic? Moi?  :-? ::) ::)
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