What is the size of the bolt on the purge solenoid?

georryan · Post by **georryan** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 12:02 am

Is it 10 or 12?

I can't seem to get my wrench on it at all. I've tried for over 20 minutes today. I haven't yet gotten the wrench on it to get it to move.

-Ryan

omegax · Post by **omegax** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 1:28 am

I actully just did that aout a week ago, i dont recall the size but i can check that out for you later tonight. If you are using an extension to go under the manifold you need to either get a movable joint thing to rachet at an angle or get an extension with alot of play likon the socket end which would allow for a slight bend. its a pain in the ass to alight i recomment some needle nose pliers or something to hold it or you will mess up your fingers

georryan · Post by **georryan** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 5:23 am

Do you have a turbo? What did you have to do to unplug the electrical connector??????

That thing is burried down below the IAC valve.

omegax · Post by **omegax** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 5:45 am

no mine is not turbo, i guess i was luckier than you. I had a hard enough time just as it is, i cant imagine what its like doing that with a turbo in the way too.

omegax · Post by **omegax** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 5:48 am

I would guess try to push the safety with a screwdriver and pull the wires with something else. I know that seems sort of a caveman approach but im one to improvise with the little resources i have. getting the new one plugged in is another story. I can see how the turbo would get in the way but even mine without it i had to jam my fingers into the crevices between the manifolds. Maybe if your lucky you can find someone with small fingers.

georryan · Post by **georryan** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 5:56 am

I don't think I have the room to use a socket and ratchet. The intake of hte turbo is in the way.

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 5:59 am

if you take it off does it make for more room or is the actual compressor inlet right there?

georryan · Post by **georryan** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 6:18 am

Take the turbo off you mean? I sappose I COULDDD, but I don't want to.

If I really wanted room i'd take off the intake alltogether, but again, I'd rather not do that much work to change the stupid thing. Sapposedly it is possable without doing all that. I just couldn't get my wrench on to the bolt.

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 6:20 am

no not the turbo, just the rubber elbow and plastic intake parts right there. It's only two clamps and a couple hoses to remove right?

mTk · Post by **mTk** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 6:30 am

the 90 degree aluminum elbow comes off too, only 2 bolts.

MK

georryan · Post by **georryan** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 6:31 am

Oh, right. Well I probably will have to to get to the electrical connector, but the turbo is in the way of getting an extension and socket to the purge solenoid.

georryan · Post by **georryan** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 8:14 pm

bump

anyone know the size of the bolt?

petridish38 · Post by **petridish38** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 9:51 pm

12 mm

Andrew

georryan · Post by **georryan** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 10:48 pm

Thanks.

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What is the size of the bolt on the purge solenoid?

What is the size of the bolt on the purge solenoid?