Im not sure what spring your are referring too? But i also noticed a small fray in the sparkplug wire right at the base, i wrapped it up still no spark, im leaning towards just buying a new one, can you put and ohms tester on these coils? just seems weird how both wires are almost bent against the case, not a whole lot of room bewteen the case and coil, i can see how these things wear out at the base of the coil, just curious were u have found one for $140? Im guessin thats us dollars too lol I was hoping to find a decent used one, but i guess im out to lunch