Greetings one of my 1989 740 GL wagons (non-turbo 8 valve) has an ignition coil that is on the driver's side. I resembles a american (general motors) style of coil, whereas it is square in shape and has its very own small bracket. I have bosch cap/rotor and bougicord wires, but when did this particuar coil get introduced to the line? Are they more or are they less efficient than the original tubular Bosch versions? The car currently has 285,000 miles on it and runs strong! Please help all of your reponses would be greatly appreciated!


Best Regards!

1988 740 GLE wagon (non-turbo) currently 423,000 miles
1989 740 GL Wagon (non-turbo) currently 360,000 miles
1989 740 GL Wagon (Non-turbo) currently 285,000 miles

My 90 740 GL wagon with 230k has what appears to be the original Regina coil and it still works fine. I hear they are very tough. If you perchance want a spare there are two Regina coils on eBay currently starting at $15.
Keith
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1990 740GL Wagon 230k AW70L B230F 8 Valve Non-Turbo Rex/Regina Non-EGR R-12 A/C

Sounds to me like you have the Regina engine management system rather than the Bosch. I wasn't aware that it was in any 89s, but it was in the non-turbo B230s from 90 on. If so, you don't have an Air Mass Meter either (and that's a plus.)

Check the FAQ section on Regina identification if you aren't sure.

I have both systems and both seem good. The Regina specific parts do seem to be more expensinsive in general, though.
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Andy in St. Paul, '91 745 Regina 190K mi, '89 244 137K, '87 245 RIP

Here is the link to the portion of the FAQ for identifying Regina and yes, it says some '89s had it.

http://brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/700ModelData.htm#BoschorRexReginaSystems
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Andy in St. Paul, '91 745 Regina 190K mi, '89 244 137K, '87 245 RIP

THANKS!!!!!!!