well, does the coil pack make any tapping noise??? i mean im pretty durn sure it was mechanical, but ive never dealt with these coils over plug setups..... i suppose it could be a rapid snap snap snap snap noise. also, when i started it up this morning, i heard the slightest of rattleing of sheet metal. dont think its related, but i dont know. havent been home again since this morning to check it out.....
thanks guys, ill keep answering if you keep asking....

thanks again,
david