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Captain Video · Joined: 09 Jun 2003 Posts: 37 Location: Ft. Worth, TX

I have a 1977 model 924 and need a new coil for the car. When I check the local parts places, they either do not carry coils for our cars, or they want $69 US. My question is will coils from other cars work with the Porsche? I understand I need one for electronic ignition - therefore are coils rated differently for each car (output). If so have any of you on the board used a different (read that as less expensive) coil on your cars? Must I bite the bullet and get a "Porsche" only coil? Thank you.

Paul · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 5:44 am Post subject:

Aye, Aye Captain:

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Vehicle: 1977 PORSCHE 924
Engine: L4 2.0 Liter FI

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Dans931 · Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 45 Location: Baltimore

Don't waste your money. Older German coils are really all the same. Just get one from a 1980s VW or Audi. Avoid used coils that have oily residue at the seam near the top. Should be $5/US from any junk yard.
Daniel

82 931 (uses generic 12volt coil)
84 Jetta Diesel (does not have a coil)