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YOUR RESEARCHPorsche 996 911 Ignition Coil Kit - Symptoms And Product Review
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As most are aware the spark plugs and ignition coils are a commonly replaced maintenance item and when neglected can lead to an array of issues with the most notable problem being a check engine light for a misfire code.
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I used the old coil bolts to reattach the heat shield.
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To simplify parts sourcing and ordering we've created a kit with everything needed to fully replace these components in your 996.
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As most are aware the spark plugs and ignition coils are a commonly replaced maintenance item and when neglected can lead to an array of issues with the most notable problem being a check engine light for a misfire code.
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As most are aware the spark plugs and ignition coils are a commonly replaced maintenance item and when neglected can lead to an array of issues with the most notable problem being a check engine light for a misfire code. To simplify parts sourcing and ordering we've created a kit with everything needed to fully replace these components in your 996.
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As part of my new plugs and upgraded coil packs, I got two new heat shields. Already knew that I would have to space it out so they did not hit the taller coil bolts. Then I took one of the heat shield bolts and got 6mm longer metric SS studs at the hardware store. I put those in the block and backed it up with a SS metric nut so I would get the 5mm space needed. Then heat shields, SS washers and SS nuts to finish it off. Now it is simple to install and remove the heat shields. Just put them on the studs and button it up.
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I used the old coil bolts to reattach the heat shield. Since the heat shield is bolted to the block and so are the coils, I don't see any need to isolate them from each other, In some parts diagrams Porsche calls them trim pieces, not heat shields. I think they're just for protecting the plugs and coils from road debris and/or water. In any case, I've had them on this way for a couple of years with no issues.
I actually just bought coils and plugs from FCP a couple of weeks ago. I didn't get the kit because I don't see the dielectric grease specified in a repair manual, and I'm not sure it's needed - there was none on the original coils I pulled out, and what failed wasn't where they meet the plug.
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