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Old 09-10-2005, 08:20 AM   #1
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Coil Tower Spring

I disposed of my coil tower spring believing that all replacement Distributor Caps & Rotor kits came with replacement of the coil tower spring, as well. NOT SO!
1-AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, & O'Reilly Auto Parts DO NOT sell a replacement spring for Honda Coil/Distributor.
2-Local Salvage yard couldn't help, neither.
3-Honda Dealers that I've called here will sell the WHOLE COIL unit to give you the spring, but not sell the spring separately.
4-Is there another place/shop/retailer to go, or another type of spring that could be used?
5-What problems should I prepare for by using a creatively engineered solution (pump spring from a liquid soap dispenser, cut to 1/8" above the end of the coil tower tip, same diameter as the coil tower)? So far, seems like I've got plenty of *umph* , and no CEL codes flashing. Possibly too much resistance, or not enough? RPMs at idle now at 900/1000, up from 750 (specification) that I had with a smaller, retractable pen spring.

Go ahead, laugh...It's working, though. I'm concerned about future issues over incorrect resistance to current thru the jury-rigged spring.
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Old 09-11-2005, 10:46 PM   #2
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Re: Coil Tower Spring

I wouldn't worry about resistance. Good temporary fix. Buty keep looking for the proper spring. Maybe the dealer can save you one from the next coil replacement they do.
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Old 09-13-2005, 10:49 AM   #3
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try this website out, they have parts for honda's and i mean everything from springs to screws to gaskets and etc....www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
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Old 09-14-2005, 02:37 PM   #4
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Thnx for the url. The expanded view and the accompanying parts description don't even mention the spring! Go figure...

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...1%29+%28TEC%29
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Old 09-14-2005, 11:54 PM   #5
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Re: Coil Tower Spring

What's it worth to you? I'm sure there is one laying around our shop.
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Old 09-19-2005, 09:58 AM   #6
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Thru one web-site dealer that I got my Honda OEM O2 sensor from, they were quoting $60.00 +/- a couple dollars for Coil Tower Assembly. I figure the greatest part of the cost is in the solid state stuff inside. Would a couple of bucks be out of line? You're the seller, though...what do you want for it?
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Re: Coil Tower Spring

I've helped a few people out here on AF with misc. parts for Honda's and just charged shipping. First I'll have to confirm I do have one. If I do I will PM you some time tomorrow.
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Old 09-20-2005, 07:02 PM   #9
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Re: Re: Coil Tower Spring

Ok I have about 5 or 6 of them. Here is a pic of it to make sure it's the right one. Let me know and it's yours for $1.00
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