1995 Jaguar XJ6 Is the gasket really necessary for the Igni

1995 JAGUAR XJ6
50,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JF123
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When I removed the Ignition Coils for the spark plugs in my 1995 Jaguar XJ6, there is a thin gasket between the coil and the engine block. Is the gasket really necessary? What is the function of the gasket?

(Note: Each (1) piece of gasket costs $15!!!)
Mar 20, 2010 at 8:46 AM
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DAVE H
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the gasket's are there to protect the coils from arcing out and moisture ingress .. it is totally your call on whether to replace them !
Mar 23, 2010 at 4:36 PM
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