I'm wondering if there are any aftermarket (3-way valve) mods i can do?
I had broke one of my four (3-way valves) on my 87' n/a and removed the other three. So i ordered more from mazda and they screwed me, typical! so instead of buying the other too i was wondering if there is mod i could do or should i just leave it stock?

ANy replies would help!

Thanks

 

Are you talking about the noids on the rats nest?

 

Don't know if you have emissions testing or not?

There are two different "varieties" for the solenoids, 2 for each type...

It's a simple 12v solenoid, there should be plenty of aftermarket parts out there for replacements if you know where to look. You just need to figure out which type you'll need for the particular spot you want to put it in.

For instance, does it remain normally closed, then opens up when energized, does it vent to atmosphere or not, etc...

 

They're practically free at the wrecking yard.

By the way, the question was vauge and leaves one wondering what/which valves/solenoids your referring to.

 

I believe it's the one in the rats nest, two facing one way and the other two facing the opposite way, they all have a little air filter on them.

 

'87 NA? Only two should have the vent on them (what you're calling the air filter). The front two, IIRC. What color is the broken one?

 

It is a air filter (see the free, online fsm if you don't have one).

The solenoid valves are all the same animal. The FILTER can be pulled off and installed on any of the nipples. (I learned that from the Icemark).

That's not to say the arrangement of the filter on the valve does not make a difference. It does of course.

So give us the color of the colored dot on the solenoid OR the color of the electrical plug.

If you broke a nipple off it, you can repair that. Get some five minute epoxy and a toothpick. Put the toothpick in the broken off nipple and then into the broken hole on the solenoid. Glue the two together and let it sit overnight. Put vaseline on the toothpick prior to its install so it won't bond to the plastic. Remove it the next morning.

 

ok i've got it all hooked up and the colors match but the damm thing when you start it up it sounds like it's going to grenade on me and i can't seem to get to run smooth enough to leave her on! so i'm buggin' out about it. I also found a wire on the drivers side coming off the bottom of the engine i believe, it's red and something snapped it in half so it's broke and i can't tell where the other end is? also my tach does'nt work either can someone help me please