#1: VVT Solenoid Author: LiamGTi180, Location: OxfordPosted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:32 am ---- I've been meaning to clean the vvt solenoid for a while and finally got around to it. Got it out no trouble and gave it a good clean. When I put it back in I've rounded off the little Allen key screw that holds it in. Anyone know where I can get another one from? Will it be alright to run with the solenoid not in completely tight. Moves a few mm up. Thanks
#2: Re: VVT Solenoid Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 11:59 am ---- Well you better replace the screw as soon as you can,and it can be found in any hardware store,you don't want the oil to be out while you drive if it's not tight enough,so better to done now.
#3: Re: VVT Solenoid Author: LiamGTi180, Location: OxfordPosted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:42 am ---- Any one know where in could get one from in the UK. Or a part no from Peugeot? Thanks
#4: Re: VVT Solenoid Author: bashyy1, Location: Milton KeynesPosted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:31 am ---- Is there a guide on how to do this at all?
#5: Re: VVT Solenoid Author: LiamGTi180, Location: OxfordPosted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:51 am ---- No. This is how I did it.
Disconnect battery (follow proper procedure)
Removed the engine cover.
Took out the coil pack (makes it easier to access).
The VVT is situated just to the left of the coil pack.
Removed the little screw with a 5mm Allen key iirc and disconnected the solenoid. Removed the solenoid with mole grips (carefully).
Cleaned with carb cleaner.
Replaced parts in reverse order
#6: Re: VVT Solenoid Author: kandlbarrett, Location: SwindonPosted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:57 am ---- Look in your local Yellow Pages or 192.com. Find a nut and bolt or "fastenings" retailer - there must be quite a few in Oxford - take your car or just the bolt and they will match it.
#7: Re: VVT Solenoid Author: macca1411, Location: Westhoughton, LancashirePosted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:03 am ----
kandlbarrett wrote:
Look in your local Yellow Pages or 192.com. Find a nut and bolt or "fastenings" retailer - there must be quite a few in Oxford - take your car or just the bolt and they will match it.
#8: Re: VVT Solenoid Author: LiamGTi180, Location: OxfordPosted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:15 am ----
macca1411 wrote:
kandlbarrett wrote:
Look in your local Yellow Pages or 192.com. Find a nut and bolt or "fastenings" retailer - there must be quite a few in Oxford - take your car or just the bolt and they will match it.
#9: Re: VVT Solenoid Author: bashyy1, Location: Milton KeynesPosted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:32 am ---- Cheers for that mate, what exactly will cleaning it do, make it run smoother through the revs?
Thanks
#10: Re: VVT Solenoid Author: LiamGTi180, Location: OxfordPosted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:37 am ---- Yeah it will. My 180 was feeling a bit sluggish and didn't seem to pull as well as it used to. Took it out and cleaned it and it really made a difference. Pulls right up to the red line and so much smoother. Well it did anyway
#11: Re: VVT Solenoid Author: bashyy1, Location: Milton KeynesPosted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 12:14 pm ---- Nice, will give it a go sometime
#12: Re: VVT Solenoid Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:33 am ---- so did you bought the screw?if not,give your VIN number,and I can check if they sell the screw itself
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