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    Carbs vs. FI & Electrical Stuff

    Nov 12, 2019 6 minutes
    by Jon Chabot

    Relocating the coil

    I need to relocate the coil. I already know where I will put it; my question is: What is the recommended way? Facing up, down, sideways?

    Greibys Hernandez

    White Plains, NY

    That’s a great question! It depends on if you have an “oil filled” or “solid epoxy” type coil. As far as I know, all original VW coils were the solid epoxy kind. These are very dependable and sturdy. On all Type 1 engines, they were mounted terminals down. You should test to see if you have an oil filled unit. Just shake the coil near your ear. If you hear sloshing around of oil then its oil filled. Most manufacturers state that these coils should be installed “upright”. That is connections at the top.

    Since the solid type coils don’t rely on oil for cooling, or have any air pockets inside, they should be safe to mount in any way you like.

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