Scrub

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I broke some black plastic piece, I took a picture of it if someone could host it for me it would be appriciated. If someone could tell me how much it would cost to replace I would be thankful.

cewrx7r1

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The platsic pieces that usually break are solenoid nipples. Some can be repaired by drilling out the base hole and gluing in a metal nipple.

For cost, aren't you capable of calling your Mazda dealer on your own?

HDP

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Bad idea... I took one of mine that had broken apart... it has a small rubber plunger inside that closes off the nipple opening. drilling into it would surely ruin it. And besides, after inserting a new tube, it probably won't seal properly.

BicuspiD

u can email me the pic at rich@bulletproofautomotive.com Ill host it for ye

ROTORHP

If it is a solenoid valve and if it broke clean enough that you can match it up, just use Loctite Superbonder to put the pieces back together. It is pretty much Krazy Glue but is supposed to be stronger. I broke a nipple off one of my valves and I used the superbonder....it is as strong as originally. Hope that helps..

Scrub

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Thanks Bicuspid, when I get home from work I will send you the picture. I dunno if using super glue would great a tight seal thats the only problem.

apneablue

Here's an idea...Just find the solenoid you broke on the photo I am posting and replace it with a used one...ALL solenoids are for sale on this forum...Everyone who coverted to single or non-seq have them for sale for around 20-30 bucks each...considering how hard the solenoids are to get at, I would highly discourage you from glueing it back on...If it was one of the two attached to the UIM then I would say go for it since they are easy to get to but if it's in the solenoid rack then you pretty much have to pull UIM and the rack to replace it...As finiky as the sequential system is, you really don't want any weak points. Do it right the first time so you don't have to do it twice.

Good luck

ROTORHP

Trust me, I tried to break it off after I glued it on.... wouldn't move a bit, and I was suprised myself... probably the right type of plastic that glues really well. If you could get one that isn't broken, thats obviously the best...

cewrx7r1

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Repairing a broken solenoid nipple depends on what type of solenoid, which position, and how it broke.
Some have two and some have three nipples. I have repaired a few that broke when rebuilding engines.

It depends also on ones skill of fixing things. I built many flying and non flying model airplanes as a kid , and an RC helicopter a few years ago.

I have the experience and skill.

cewrx7r1

iTrader: (2)

Repairing a broken solenoid nipple depends on what type of solenoid, which position, and how it broke.
Some have two and some have three nipples. I have repaired a few that broke when rebuilding engines.

It depends also on ones skill of fixing things. I built many flying and non flying model airplanes as a kid , and an RC helicopter a few years ago. Have been working on electronics, bicycles, and cars for 40 years.

I have the experience and skill. Do you?