Coil Pack Issues

[RusH_]

Hey guys,

To start, I have an R34 GT-t,

I've noticed that after a long weekend of cruising and such that suddenly the car seems to shudder slightly when driving, this occurs from the moment i start driving so it irrelevant to whether the car is warm or cold.

After some reading/research i've come to the conclusion that it is the coilpacks, the car has done around 83,000 kms and as far as i know the coil packs have not been changed thus far.

And i believe that generally speaking, the stock coil packs usually give out around 60-70,000kms, further strengthening my belief that they are the problem.

Now i have 2 questions regarding this:

1. Is it safe to still drive the car for a week or so until i get together the money for some new coil packs.

2. Are they difficult to install, ie: can i do it myself, or is it best to leave it to a pro?

any feedback would be appreciated,

Thanks

Steve

[EJD001]

It will be fine to drive the car.. as far as u are aware they havent shutdown yet.. just dont put the car under excessive stress..

Installing them is a little bit time consuming,have to have to take off / take appart a few things, best bet is to find a "how to" guide on doing the spark plugs. will tell u exactly what to do.

May as well change the plugs while u are there too.

[RusH_]

Thanks Mick,

The Plugs are/ were new about 5 months ago, i had some Platinum plugs put in, will they be dying now that the coil packs are going?

[EJD001]

Platinum plugs are spose to be good for around 100,000kms i am lead to believe,

best bet is to have a look at them when u are doing the work and if u think they need replacing then go ahead and do it.

I only have copper plugs in my car but im going to be changing them every 10-20,000 kms.

[RusH_]

cool, thanks, now i jus have to save up $500, lol

[EJD001]

i have to do the same for my car eventually... but i hardly drive the car so it dont bother me!

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