What am I doing wrong when ordering ignition leads?

Big 240 · Dec 19th, 2022, 17:30

So this is now the second set I have ordered, each set I've been sent the lead end for the distributor/coil is incorrect. I need both to be like the plug on the right.

I believe I ordered the correct set here for my car: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165076855...mis&media=COPY

What am I missing guys?

BicycleBoy · Dec 19th, 2022, 18:40

Bosch = nasty cheap replacements.
Bougicord OEM leads are rarely bettered.

If your originals are intact and working (similar resistance on each) then keep them. They'll probably last longer than new Bosch leads...

Big 240 · Dec 19th, 2022, 19:26

It's more the fact that both times from different sellers they've had the incorrect ig ends for the coil. Is there something specific I need to be looking for?

Lancee · Dec 19th, 2022, 19:29

Has the coil been previously changed ?

Perhaps the connection on the coil is different from original equipment ?

Big 240 · Dec 19th, 2022, 20:44

As far as I know it's a standard coil bought off Classic Swede:

Bob Meadows · Dec 19th, 2022, 21:53

You are correct:~
The connection mentioned (right) should push into the coil spigot, these are standard coil fittings- normally quite tight but can be opened/closed in required.

The opposite end, not clear what you have in the photo should also be the same for the distributor cap i.e. as above (Pictured)

I have aftermarket leads on my car for quite a few years without any problems whatsoever- ebay purchase and probably Bosch as you have purchased.

Has the boot cover been pulled over the electrical contact hiding it- they can slide along the cable at times when moved etc.
Bob.

Big 240 · Dec 19th, 2022, 22:26

The one on the left Bob is a much shorter metal clip inside, and the boot is narrower too. I can fit the whole boot into the one on the right..

Doing some more Googling, and on the Classic Swede site the image on their lead listing shows two different ends for the coil lead, SAE and DIN. I've been sent DIN - SAE and I need DIN - DIN for the distributor. You learn a new thing every day!

Ordered a set.

classicswede · Dec 19th, 2022, 23:46

The correct OEM lead set https://www.classicswede.org/shop/ht...-bougicord-oem

Big 240 · Dec 20th, 2022, 00:05

I've just ordered SKU: 6435 are these the same?

SnineT · Dec 20th, 2022, 09:43

Rule of thumb with leads is only ever use OEM ones, I had this many years ago with a V6 Omega and nothing other than the ones from Vauxhall ever looked man enough or built for the job and never go near any that you cut to size and screw the ends on afterwards, hth.

Dec 19th, 2022, 17:30	#1
Big 240 Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 15:24 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Harrogate	What am I doing wrong when ordering ignition leads? So this is now the second set I have ordered, each set I've been sent the lead end for the distributor/coil is incorrect. I need both to be like the plug on the right. I believe I ordered the correct set here for my car: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165076855...mis&media=COPY What am I missing guys?

Dec 19th, 2022, 22:26	#7
Big 240 Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 15:24 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Harrogate	The one on the left Bob is a much shorter metal clip inside, and the boot is narrower too. I can fit the whole boot into the one on the right.. Doing some more Googling, and on the Classic Swede site the image on their lead listing shows two different ends for the coil lead, SAE and DIN. I've been sent DIN - SAE and I need DIN - DIN for the distributor. You learn a new thing every day! Ordered a set. Last edited by Big 240; Dec 19th, 2022 at 23:09.

Dec 19th, 2022, 23:46	#8
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	The correct OEM lead set https://www.classicswede.org/shop/ht...-bougicord-oem __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk Last edited by classicswede; Dec 19th, 2022 at 23:49.

Dec 19th, 2022, 18:40	#2
BicycleBoy Master Member Last Online: Today 10:32 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Wellingborough	Bosch = nasty cheap replacements. Bougicord OEM leads are rarely bettered. If your originals are intact and working (similar resistance on each) then keep them. They'll probably last longer than new Bosch leads...

Dec 19th, 2022, 19:26	#3
Big 240 Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 15:24 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Harrogate	It's more the fact that both times from different sellers they've had the incorrect ig ends for the coil. Is there something specific I need to be looking for?

Dec 19th, 2022, 19:29	#4
Lancee Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:03 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Devon	Has the coil been previously changed ? Perhaps the connection on the coil is different from original equipment ?

Dec 19th, 2022, 20:44	#5
Big 240 Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 15:24 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Harrogate	As far as I know it's a standard coil bought off Classic Swede:

Dec 20th, 2022, 00:05	#9
Big 240 Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 15:24 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Harrogate	I've just ordered SKU: 6435 are these the same?

Dec 20th, 2022, 09:43	#10
SnineT Extrahumanestrial Last Online: Feb 13th, 2023 19:02 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Budapest	Rule of thumb with leads is only ever use OEM ones, I had this many years ago with a V6 Omega and nothing other than the ones from Vauxhall ever looked man enough or built for the job and never go near any that you cut to size and screw the ends on afterwards, hth.

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