R56 Intake Vanos solenoid, can't get the sucker off?
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Intake Vanos solenoid, can't get the sucker off?
All day I've spent trying to remove my intake Vanos solenoid, it feels loose, it turns left to right, it wiggles a little bit but won't come out! I would try the flat head screwdriver approach but I dont nor plan on removing the intake manifold. I'm sore from wiggling at it for hours taking breaks here and there, never heard anyone have this much trouble removing a intake Vanos solenoid.
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Thank you SPRINTCARS, I finely got if off, it took quite a bit of prying behind the metal plate that has the hole for the 10 mm bolt. I can't believe how clean it is, especially the metal screen. A credit to BG EPR Engine Performance Restoration PN 109, I made a thread about it and no replies. Oh well, shoulder shrug.
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Intake Vanos solenoid, can't get the sucker off?
Originally Posted by Systemlord
Thank you SPRINTCARS, I finely got if off, it took quite a bit of prying behind the metal plate that has the hole for the 10 mm bolt. I can't believe how clean it is, especially the metal screen. A credit to BG EPR Engine Performance Restoration PN 109, I made a thread about it and no replies. Oh well, shoulder shrug.
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+1 the newest part number has the screen. 11368610388
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11368610388/ES2715070/
Old vs new.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11368610388/ES2715070/
Old vs new.
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Intake Vanos solenoid, can't get the sucker off?
Originally Posted by ECSTuning
+1 the newest part number has the screen. 11368610388
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11368610388/ES2715070/
Old vs new.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11368610388/ES2715070/
Old vs new.
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Well, a neighbor lady of mine has a Honda Element, 2005. Over 110k. She changes her oil very infrequently, and as a result, her VANOS solenoid screen became clogged, causing all sorts of driveability concerns and codes, to the point where the car quit running. I could have cleaned the screen, but decided to replace the solenoid after a good oil and filter change. Running just fine almost 2 years later. But...I wonder if she is now keeping up on her oil changes. I am just saying....change your dang oil and filter at least every 5k. Cheap insurance.
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Intake Vanos solenoid, can't get the sucker off?
Originally Posted by Systemlord
Do Vanos solenoids while completely functional and zero codes lose performance do to wear & tear when you have high mileage on them? I can't compare them to anything since I never owned a car with any type of adjustable cams, I had a vacuum operated EGR Valve.
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