coil pack price?

**jimmyred** · 1st February 2011, 14:39

I need a new coil pack for my Z18XE. My local indy part shop quoted me 90 quid, but I have seen a new one on internet for 54 quid including postage.
Is this too good to be true? The site is www.vauxcentre.co.uk. Based in Romford. Seems genuine enough.
Obviously I like that price better, but I'm wary of giving out card details to a website I've not used before.
Anyone used this supplier? My local shop normally pretty competitive, but maybe cutting out middleman is better. Just seems a big difference.

**vectra ste** · 1st February 2011, 14:51

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-Z18XE...30212663030392

**jimmyred** · 1st February 2011, 15:58

not bad. Cheers for that. Its a used one but it might be worth trying that to check if it fixes problem then getting new one when im a bit more flush. In fact if it works problem solved!

**Caveman_nige** · 1st February 2011, 16:08

btw i have used vauxcentre before and have had no problems

**jimmyred** · 1st February 2011, 16:39

ok thanks. I thought it looked legit. Good prices then!

**vectra ste** · 1st February 2011, 18:20

glad to help jimmyred

{making vectras easier to live with)

**vectra ste** · 3rd February 2011, 11:27

Originally Posted by jimmyred

not bad. Cheers for that. Its a used one but it might be worth trying that to check if it fixes problem then getting new one when im a bit more flush. In fact if it works problem solved!

hi jimmyred how r u getting on

**jimmyred** · 3rd February 2011, 13:22

well, i bought the magnatec 5w 30 oil for a tenner...couldn't resist at that price, got a t45 torx for my sump, and an oil catcher, just need to borrow my mates ramps at weekend. Been debating an oil flush but aint gonna risk it cos done 64000 miles and don't know if its been done before.
As far as coil pack goes I was setting up pay pal account but couldn do it on phone. Mrs is moaning about me spending more on the car. As long as i can ferry her around she aint bothered! Will prob order it at weekend. . . If im allowed.

**vectra ste** · 3rd February 2011, 13:38

Originally Posted by jimmyred

well, i bought the magnatec 5w 30 oil for a tenner...couldn't resist at that price, got a t45 torx for my sump, and an oil catcher, just need to borrow my mates ramps at weekend. Been debating an oil flush but aint gonna risk it cos done 64000 miles and don't know if its been done before.
As far as coil pack goes I was setting up pay pal account but couldn do it on phone. Mrs is moaning about me spending more on the car. As long as i can ferry her around she aint bothered! Will prob order it at weekend. . . If im allowed.

i see. women hey
does your car still drive ok ?

**jimmyred** · 3rd February 2011, 16:56

It's nearly fine, it just misfires a bit in morning for first ten mins. Before I changed plugs it was horrendous, then fixing stat and temp sensor improved it still further. I just want to eradicate it completely...then I can start obsessing about suspension!