Spark Plugs and Coils Replacement on VE II...how Much?

[symean]

Waiting on some quotes to get all spark plugs and coils replaced on a VE II SV6 with just over 100,000 kms on it, got a check engine cleared a few months ago after it reported cylinder misfire, nothing obviously wrong so they suggested this may be necessary soon. Just got the CE light again. Wondering if anyone has an idea of price so I know if I'm being taken for a ride. Have asked a Holden service centre and Bridgestone Select for quotes. Cheers

 

[symean]

First quote came in at $960…

 

[symean]

Second at $1306...

 

[gossie]

If you have a mechanical mate you may be able to do it together.
Correct plugs MUST be used hence the price. They are not cheap but are good for 100,000 kilometres.

 

[symean]

If you have a mechanical mate you may be able to do it together.
Correct plugs MUST be used hence the price. They are not cheap but are good for 100,000 kilometres.

I don't, and the job looks beyond my skills! Funnily enough the Holden service centre was the only one to not get back to me at all.

I'm going to get the code checked anyway, maybe it's me getting old but I don't like just being told what a problem is that I don't understand, and what it will cost to hopefully fix it. I'd like to at least see for myself what the car says is wrong

 

[gossie]

FWIW the plugs in these cars do need to be changed at 100,000 K.
Do you have the books with your car?
If you do they will tell you that and plenty more useful information.

 

[stick3]

you can save money by buying the parts and getting them fitted and if you want genuine or aftermarket you can still go to ex holden dealeship and get a price

ve spark plugs coils - Google Search

 

[greenacc]

Depends on what coils they are quoting to use. If they are aftermarket parts, and I would bet they are then I would be hoping to see quotes at half what you have been quoted.
The coils and plugs should be able to be swapped without removing the manifold so the whole job can be done in under an hour.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong??

 

[losh1971]

And if you can still buy gen coils then don't go AM. The factory coils are far better than what can be bought from Repco and Burson.