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Recommend a good replacement

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a good replacement ignition coil for a 1990 1.8 Cabby? It's standard spec with a carburettor but not sure what I need to order for the replacement or if there's a decent upgrade I should consider.

Many thanks,
Steve

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I would just get a standard replacement one, Bosch is what VW would of fitted from new.

This is if you have the saw tooth/ pin style HT leads…

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-BOSCH-IGNITION-COIL-VW-CADDY-MK-1-85-92-CORRADO-1-8-DERBY-1-3-1984/371992246399?hash=item569c77387f:g:dxIAAOSwA2hZxMR8

How old are your HT leads, spark plugs, dissy cap and rotor arm? If more than a few years old might be worth replacing them as well….

1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.

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Thanks Mark that's a big help. I had the dissy cap and pugs replaced earlier in the year so hopefully, a new coil will help it start a bit better.

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Did you fit a new rotor arm and HT leads?

1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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