BOSCH CDI UNIT

Iwould like to get rid of my permatune unit and get an original bosch cdi unit.My question is ,has anyone purchased a rebuilt unit from Zims? Does anyone have any imput? thanks jer

Mine just fried last week and I called or e-mailed about 15 different companys to locate one for and six pin 89 turbo, I would imagine a 12 pin would be more common.

I called Zimms and they do not stock rebuilt units anymore. They ask that you send your non-working unit for rebuild (they got to many cores back that could not be rebuilt). They told me they then send it to an ex-Texas Inst. EE who rebuilds them and sends them back out. The cost is $120.00 to rebuild. They will test unit for $15.00 plus shipping.

Mine powered up a squealed but had no trigger pulse. Early S Man (Warren) posted a thread on this BB that was a great help. It pointed out that just because it powers up doesn't mean it will recieve or send a trigger pulse, that was the case with mine.

I had a difficult time finding any OEM units that I could purchase. I found a used one at www.carquip.com, I had to call because the CDI unit wasn't listed on their web site. They had a test fixture and tested my old unit, it was bad, they showed me the used unit working. They did require that I give them the old unit. They also have someone to repair them locally.

If you call them you might be able to work out a deal, their nice guys. They are 10 miles from my house if you need me to run over and check anything out for you.

All the new ones I found were from $600-$1020. Mine ran $275, I was worth the extra $'s to me to do a hand to hand exchange.

I would say your best bet is to contact places that sell used parts.

Sorry I'm so long winded, I hope this helps.

Todd Steele
Austinmk3@aol.com

Thanks for the information Todd.It is greatly appreciated. regards jer.

Originally posted by RJM3:
Thanks for the information Todd.It is greatly appreciated. regards jer.

Todd sorry i tried that www.carquip.com with no success.Would you have an area code and phone number? thanks again jer

Jer,

Todd's link doesn't work, but that is the correct URL. It worked when I typed it in the address box in Netscape for me! Try the following link:

http://www.carquip.com/

Just in case you want to talk to them (they never answered an email I sent them several months ago about a gearset availability) by phone, it is:

303 443-1343




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Warren Hall
1973 911S Targa

Thanks a million Warren.The help is greatly appreciated. jer

jer-

I just got back on-line this morning. Looks like Warren got you straight. I tried the link also and can't connect. I'll find out what the scoop is latter this week, I have to go over and pick up a tach (If I can't find a better deal on getting one repaired).

This is not a high end shop by any means. It was 5 guys crammed in one office, a three bay garage, and lots of indoor storage. They must be doing something right, I've been driving by their site for the last 10 years (never need to stop until I bought the car last year).

Like I said, if I can help give me a call...