I was being careful...just not careful enough.

I got the other 3 off without breaking the nipples, but it was too late at that point. Can I just buy one solenoid or do I have to buy both?

Thanks,
Sonny

 

i've just seen them sold in pairs, sent you a PM

 

I did the same thing soo frustrating! They are sold in pairs I believe, they are riveted together



shaQ

 

Don't all the solenoids function the same? I was under the assumption they were interchangeable. If they are, you could use another one from something you disabled or removed (If anything). They won't be co-located, but would function the same..

Disregard if the solenoids are location/application specific.

 

pretty sure they are not interchangeable...I also broke those and couldn't find just the one. everyone had them in pairs and they run about $70 used for both.

 

I've got a couple of leads, but I'm hoping that someone did the same thing as me to the one on the right. I broke the one on the left. If I can find a good left one, that's all I'll need.

Sonny

 

Cool. Thanks for the info.. It's just what I heard, never tried it. I can't even remember the last time my car HAD a solenoid on it!

 

You could probably substitute a turbo control solenoid (the solenoid just behind those two on the ACV), but you would need to re-wire the female connector and by the time you do all of that you would be further ahead just to get the dual solenoids.

 

Remove the solenoids. Buy a small piece of aluminum tubing with the same inner diameter as the plastic nipples. Cut the nipple off flush with a hacksaw and then VERY CAREFULLY drill the plastic out large enough to allow the aluminum tubing to fit snugly. DO NOT drill deeper than the nipple or you will nick the seat inside the solenoid and no longer have a seal. Epoxy your tubing into place with JB weld and you're all set. You now have bulletproof nipples

I have repaired 3 nipples in this way and it's worked for few years now. No trouble at all and the same repair will work with any solenoid that has had a nipple broken off. Best of all once you fix one you know you can never break it again.

 

DamonB idea is a good fix, Ive done that fix a few times.

 

yeah ive done the same thing but its just nice to replace them and not have **** rigged on your car.

sonny ill pm you i have 2 sets

 

Damon:

Thanks for the idea! I was thinking about trying that using "HELP!" nipples since I couldn't think of a place to get small enough tubing. Where did you get the tubing?

Surge: Please lemme know what you have. I'll try fixing what I've got, but it would be nice to have a backup plan in case it doesn't work out.

Sonny

 

We have all done this at different times, but if you have to wrestle the vac hose on or off of the tubing again it usually breaks the JB weld. If you want something that lasts you will need a new solenoid.

 

i'm selling those solenoids for $20ea

 

Never had that problem. The key is to drill the hole larger so you can slip the new aluminum tube inside the old solenoid before epoxying it. It's in fact stronger than stock if done properly.

 

Any hardware store should have metal tubing that is suitable.

 

ahhh memories....
broke mine too.. cost about 100ish i thimnk

 

yeah but if you put the metal tubing in too far then you have blocked the path of air and will really screw up whatever the solenoid controls

 

Fixed!!

https://www.rx7club.com//showthread....hreadid=307763

Sonny

 

Sonny, that is f'n beautiful. Put some epoxy around the tube as well before slipping it in, then add a nice fillet around it too.

 

Awesome craftsmanship. Great write-up. Thanks to both you guyzzz.