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how to replace solenoid cover

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Just to update the group, my previous post I had a small oil leak which the dealer said was a timing chain cover leak.

I cleaned the engine and watched for the leak and it ended up to be a solenoid cover gasket had failed. $20 part. Dealer said repair would cost me $900.

Leak was driver side engine above oil drain plug behind the exhaust.

Does anyone have instructions on how to replace the solenoid? The wire 6-10 inches, runs behind the engine which I can't reach. I need to unhook it to slide the cover plate gasket on over the wire. Cover plate is held on by two bolts.

I can't reach the wire connector which runs behind the engine. Something msut be removed to access it I am just not sure.

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The parts list does not show a gasket for the solenoids (one on each side). It does show a newer style cover (996 105 223 52). The service manual is not very clear here. It does not say anything about sealing materal. It does say the spring and plunger inside the solenoid should not be rotated as they are aligned - period. If you could unplug the cable you could replace the cover while holding the solenoid in place I guess - but I don't know if that will stop your leak.

If you want another quote try RMG Enterprises in Sunnyvale.

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In case anyone is trawling threads to resolve this it's a very simple job. Clean the area thoroughly first to prevent the ingress of dirt, it'll always be filthy if this leaks even a small amount as it picks up lots of road grit. You reach up and undoing the two M6 (10mm) bolts and removing the locating flange. It may come away by hand or it may need a gentle (and I do mean gentle) tap with a toffee hammer. The solenoid itself doesn't move as long as you're sensible. Clean and apply a small amount of blue Hylomar or similar to the mating faces and replace.

Total time = 10 minutes, cost saving = $900 :-)

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