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YOUR RESEARCHDIY - Cam Solenoid Seal
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Clean area well
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I replaced both my seals and cleaned the area well.
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I replaced both my seals and cleaned the area well.
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Diesel fule is the cheapest and probably the most effective way to clean parts.
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take your time, clean the seat and the solenoid housing
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Well as promised I did the job and am doing my duty to inform you all that this is pretty simple... There are a couple things I did that might help, plenty of pictures....
Jack up the car and remove the rear wheel (I did this one side at a time, you could do both if you have room and the right set up)
as you can see, its dirty in there. I picked up some Simple Green and a soft brush that I marked "MOTOR" so I can use it for these types of jobs in the future. I also picked up some smaller brushes to help remove the muck.
So I was careful when scrubbing not to hit the solenoid wire as I was told that part is expensive. Wash/rinse/wash/rinse/brush/brush/wash/rinse... you get it
The solenoid plugs in with a simple connector that is snapped into a holded at the back of the motor. Its a tight squeeze but just take your time and you will make it. The plug can be pulled out of the holder then the trick is that the plug has a release lever at the very top.. then it comes apart
(2) screws hole the cap/seal in place (10mm socket - I used a 1/4" drive and a very long extension so I didnt have to reach in there too deep) Hold the solenoid in place and wiggle the cap/seal till it is free, then simply pull it off being careful not to disturb the solenoid. Thread the wire thru. (a small amount of oil dripped out when the cap/seal broke free)
Clean the area well, really well... take your time, clean the seat and the solenoid housing
I used some O'ring lube on the seal before putting it on, a tiny amount of oil might be a good idea so the seal is not dry while installing it.
Thread the wire thru and gently rock the cap/seal over the solenoid till it goes on.
Install the screws loosly, till the seal is straight and "ON", then tighten...I didnt torque them, just quite snug, they are not structural
Plug the wire in, and place it back in the holder at the back of the motor. Wheels on.. TORQUE those of coarse, lower the car and your done.
Things I would have done differant......bought the parts at Sunset... I thought they would be cheap, but my stealer hit me for $40 for the pair... too late, it wont break me. Live and learn.
Pressure wash the area a day before (or more)...easier and less mess to work around.
comments welcome, this is about simple of a job as the come, I sure hope that is what the problem was, I will report if it leaks... then what?
(also I have only completed one side -drivers- If the other side poses anything interesting I will add it)
presumably !!
I still have my doubts as to that seal making that big of a mess...AND oil running "uphill"
I will post results if this didnt solve the oil leak........then like I said... where to look, the AOS lines? - The only thing is that the other side solenoid looks exactly like this one did (maybe worse) so I am hopeful this cap/seal is the culprit!
I replaced both my seals and cleaned the area well. After 50 miles I notice the leak wasn't from the seal, it was coming from inside the solenoid.
My question is should I just deal with the oil leak from inside the solenoid or is this something I need to take more seriously and replace?
Diesel fule is the cheapest and probably the most effective way to clean parts.
Nice job but I think the leak came from somewhere else or something else is was leaking too.
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