Vectra failed mot

**davidlewis24** · 29th March 2011, 17:22

just picked up the vectra after its mot and its faild on a broken coil. the tester came out with a part of the coil in his hand so gutting as it passed on everything else. how hard are they to change ?

**ed taylor** · 29th March 2011, 17:25

They are not too hard to change if you have a spring compressor.

**Graham** · 29th March 2011, 17:26

Front or rear?

Rear easy
Front not easy

**davidlewis24** · 29th March 2011, 17:27

haven't got one of those what sort of price am i looking at a garage to change them ? thanks

**davidlewis24** · 29th March 2011, 17:27

Originally Posted by Graham

Front or rear?

Rear easy
Front not easy

front passenger

**Graham** · 29th March 2011, 17:30

Supply your own spring and find garage to fit it, shouldnt charge more than £30

**rushy** · 29th March 2011, 17:32

You will have to change the pair mate, its good practice. First one will take you a bit of time then the second one you could do easily in 20 mins once you know the way round it. Spring compressors are a must for the front but not needed for the rear. There is a How 2 for it mate. Trust me, if you have the right tools its easy if you follow all the steps.

**davidlewis24** · 29th March 2011, 17:34

rang a few places for the coils alot cheaper than i thought then i rang vauxhall to see what silly price they give as id rather use genuine parts the man on the phone couldnt belive the price he said they normally come in at over £100 but the computer is saying £38 which is a bargain as the local motor factors wanted £37

**davidlewis24** · 29th March 2011, 17:35

Originally Posted by rushy

You will have to change the pair mate, its good practice. First one will take you a bit of time then the second one you could do easily in 20 mins once you know the way round it. Spring compressors are a must for the front but not needed for the rear. There is a How 2 for it mate. Trust me, if you have the right tools its easy if you follow all the steps.

thanks rushy

**scotty84** · 29th March 2011, 17:38

Originally Posted by davidlewis24

rang a few places for the coils alot cheaper than i thought then i rang vauxhall to see what silly price they give as id rather use genuine parts the man on the phone couldnt belive the price he said they normally come in at over £100 but the computer is saying £38 which is a bargain as the local motor factors wanted £37

That will be for 1 coil I think as thats what I was quoted £76.48 for the pair........But my mate got a pair for £58 from CES for the sri.....
Shame you dont live near telford my mate charges £40 to do both.