Best coil and leads for a B200E engine

Offgrid · Dec 18th, 2023, 16:54

I need to replace the high tension leads and coil on the Hoe - B220E n/a engine. I've been quoted £75 by my local factor and I forgot to ask the manufacturer, as I was shocked by the price. I'm of a mind to buy the best quality, so which makes would you recommend. The coil seemed to be OK when I ran the car for about 5 miles locally, but it looks a bit old and rusty.

griston64 · Dec 18th, 2023, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Offgrid

I need to replace the high tension leads and coil on the Hoe - B220E n/a engine. I've been quoted £75 by my local factor and I forgot to ask the manufacturer, as I was shocked by the price. I'm of a mind to buy the best quality, so which makes would you recommend. The coil seemed to be OK when I ran the car for about 5 miles locally, but it looks a bit old and rusty.

The coils rarely fail on these so if it's the Bosch one and its working I wouldn't replace it

With regards to leads ( which will break down over time ) I've always found the original Bougicord to be the best

Clan · Dec 18th, 2023, 22:40

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Originally Posted by griston64

The coils rarely fail on these so if it's the Bosch one and its working I wouldn't replace it

With regards to leads ( which will break down over time ) I've always found the original Bougicord to be the best

yes me too, volvo should stull supply them even if they have to get them from the classic warehouse in a day or two.

classicswede · Dec 19th, 2023, 12:30

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Originally Posted by Clan

yes me too, volvo should stull supply them even if they have to get them from the classic warehouse in a day or two.

Coil no longer available from volvo or Bosch

classicswede · Dec 19th, 2023, 12:31

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Originally Posted by Offgrid

I need to replace the high tension leads and coil on the Hoe - B220E n/a engine. I've been quoted £75 by my local factor and I forgot to ask the manufacturer, as I was shocked by the price. I'm of a mind to buy the best quality, so which makes would you recommend. The coil seemed to be OK when I ran the car for about 5 miles locally, but it looks a bit old and rusty.

Leads are made by bougicord. Coil the best one you can get now is NGK

griston64 · Dec 19th, 2023, 12:45

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Originally Posted by classicswede

Coil no longer available from volvo or Bosch

Skandix list a Bosch coil on their website ?

https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...-coil/1015477/

classicswede · Dec 19th, 2023, 12:50

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Originally Posted by griston64

Skandix list a Bosch coil on their website ?

https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...-coil/1015477/

Not in stock but the 2024 expected date suggests they might have been re run

classicswede · Dec 19th, 2023, 12:51

Original coils are rare to fail. Always reluctant to replace them unless they have failed

Offgrid · Dec 19th, 2023, 13:29

Thanks for the helpful comments. It's raining today, so I'll have to get back on the job tomorrow. I'll have a look at the coil, and will keep the old one until I get the engine running again. I worked out what to do with the heater hoses, so those will be installed tomorrow. I've sorted a distributor, and I'm wondering if I should buy a seal kit and give the dizzy a birthday. The end of the coil ht lead was ripped off when the dizzy was stolen, and that is why I thought I would buy some new cables. I was going to rob the saloon, but it looks as if I can keep the saloon complete and driveable, so I want to do that. However, I make take it off the road and put it on a SORN for a while.

I need to check the front end of the Hoe before I put it in for an MOT. I towed it using an A-frame, and things were a bit wavy and hairy, so there may be a problem with the steering. I used the Convoy as the tow car, and in the past I've towed vehicles such as a Granada estate and a Fiat Scudo with no problems, so it should have coped with a 740 easily.

Clan · Dec 19th, 2023, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Offgrid

I need to replace the high tension leads and coil on the Hoe - B220E n/a engine. I've been quoted £75 by my local factor and I forgot to ask the manufacturer, as I was shocked by the price. I'm of a mind to buy the best quality, so which makes would you recommend. The coil seemed to be OK when I ran the car for about 5 miles locally, but it looks a bit old and rusty.

what is wrong with your coil?

I would be very happy to use this one when it is cleaned up.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285607122...3ABFBMuoPSqZBj

Dec 18th, 2023, 16:54	#1
Offgrid Offgrid camper Last Online: Yesterday 19:47 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Havant	Best coil and leads for a B200E engine I need to replace the high tension leads and coil on the Hoe - B220E n/a engine. I've been quoted £75 by my local factor and I forgot to ask the manufacturer, as I was shocked by the price. I'm of a mind to buy the best quality, so which makes would you recommend. The coil seemed to be OK when I ran the car for about 5 miles locally, but it looks a bit old and rusty. __________________ Cinderella ( Cinders ) - 1988 Volvo 740 saloon with B230E engine The Hoe - 1990 Volvo 740 estate with B200E engine The House - 2005 LDV Convoy hightop with Ford Transit turbo engine. Save Old Cars

Dec 19th, 2023, 12:51	#8
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 10:09 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Original coils are rare to fail. Always reluctant to replace them unless they have failed __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Dec 19th, 2023, 13:29	#9
Offgrid Offgrid camper Last Online: Yesterday 19:47 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Havant	Thanks for the helpful comments. It's raining today, so I'll have to get back on the job tomorrow. I'll have a look at the coil, and will keep the old one until I get the engine running again. I worked out what to do with the heater hoses, so those will be installed tomorrow. I've sorted a distributor, and I'm wondering if I should buy a seal kit and give the dizzy a birthday. The end of the coil ht lead was ripped off when the dizzy was stolen, and that is why I thought I would buy some new cables. I was going to rob the saloon, but it looks as if I can keep the saloon complete and driveable, so I want to do that. However, I make take it off the road and put it on a SORN for a while. I need to check the front end of the Hoe before I put it in for an MOT. I towed it using an A-frame, and things were a bit wavy and hairy, so there may be a problem with the steering. I used the Convoy as the tow car, and in the past I've towed vehicles such as a Granada estate and a Fiat Scudo with no problems, so it should have coped with a 740 easily. __________________ Cinderella ( Cinders ) - 1988 Volvo 740 saloon with B230E engine The Hoe - 1990 Volvo 740 estate with B200E engine The House - 2005 LDV Convoy hightop with Ford Transit turbo engine. Save Old Cars

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