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Hi i have a problem finding HT leads for my 83 1.8 gti tin top. Problem is my coil to dizzy lead is a push in male connector, bit like a xmas tree bulb,white plastic end with a copper wire folded over each side, not a round pin type.
                        Question. Is mine old type or new type tech, do i just replace the coil and dizzy cap to change lead set?? Hope you guys can help
                             Regards Richie

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the later style ht connections have a pin in the centre of the coil & cap connectors, the early ones are just an open hole.  The late leads have a thin hole with a wire clip to grip the pin, the early type have a large open end connection on.

Cant mix & match, need to have all ign components the same. also the coils differ from electronic and contact breaker systems, so make sure thats the right one for your application also

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Hi
What make of Dizzy cap do you recommend for the 1.8i dx engine ?
I have purchased a Motaquip cap and its rubbish . From experiance i know the carbon brush in the middle will simply break , far to much play

Are gsf or eurocarparts dizzy caps any good ?
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GSF or AVS sell beru make caps, arms and leads which are spot on :)
ECP tend to be a bit on the expensive side I found, I prefer AVS as their website is much better than GSF, plus not run by muppets!

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brilliant
thanks

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Hi, thanks for the info rubjonny, will replace all components
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