1.8 Variable valve solenoid Q.

colliedug · Jan 28th, 2008, 10:00

Hi all,1st post...as is normal for 1st posts ,I've a problem !!

Bought a 1.8 S40 yesterday for the Family hack ,got it halfway home(stopped for petrol) and the things developed a rattle on idle from what turns out to be the variable valve solenoid.Done a bit of digging about and one thing i read was the vernier pulley is likely to be the main problem.
Does the vernier pulley definately need changing aswell as the solenoid?Obviously I've contacted the dealer i bought it from,I just want to get all the correct info before he starts trying to fob me off with b.s.

cheers,Colin

colliedug · Jan 28th, 2008, 11:59

Do i need the pulley or the solenoid changed...or both?

colliedug · Jan 28th, 2008, 15:39

Anyone please

Timbo_1975 · Jan 28th, 2008, 18:35

These things are known to be a problem on cars that have not received fresh oil often enough- the valve is both prone to gumming up and sticking from varnish, as well as the -tiny- oil passage blocking.

It's usually the valve that needs changing.

What is the service history like?!

Tim..

rimmervolvo · Jan 28th, 2008, 19:39

Start with the valve as its the cheapest first

Paul Clifton · Jan 28th, 2008, 20:11

It will be the pulley that needs replacing, that the bit that rattles. Quick check pull off the solenoid connector when its rattling if the noise goes its the pulley you will need.

Paul.

colliedug · Jan 28th, 2008, 23:14

cheers Guys,it has a full service history at 101000 miles.Will try the connector trick in the morning.

colliedug · Jan 29th, 2008, 09:15

the noise goes away when you pull the plug.

colliedug · Jan 30th, 2008, 12:24

Ishis a main dealer job ie special tools or can a good independant do it?

Paul Clifton · Feb 4th, 2008, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by colliedug

Ishis a main dealer job ie special tools or can a good independant do it?

No special tools required just cam belt off unbolt pulley bolt on new one re-fit belt.

Paul.

Jan 28th, 2008, 10:00	#1
colliedug New Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2008 12:31 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: livingston	1.8 Variable valve solenoid Q. Hi all,1st post...as is normal for 1st posts ,I've a problem !! Bought a 1.8 S40 yesterday for the Family hack ,got it halfway home(stopped for petrol) and the things developed a rattle on idle from what turns out to be the variable valve solenoid.Done a bit of digging about and one thing i read was the vernier pulley is likely to be the main problem. Does the vernier pulley definately need changing aswell as the solenoid?Obviously I've contacted the dealer i bought it from,I just want to get all the correct info before he starts trying to fob me off with b.s. cheers,Colin

Jan 28th, 2008, 11:59	#2
colliedug New Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2008 12:31 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: livingston	help! Do i need the pulley or the solenoid changed...or both?

Jan 28th, 2008, 20:11	#6
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	Vvt It will be the pulley that needs replacing, that the bit that rattles. Quick check pull off the solenoid connector when its rattling if the noise goes its the pulley you will need. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Jan 28th, 2008, 15:39	#3
colliedug New Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2008 12:31 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: livingston	Anyone please

Jan 28th, 2008, 18:35	#4
Timbo_1975 Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2018 20:36 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shropshire	These things are known to be a problem on cars that have not received fresh oil often enough- the valve is both prone to gumming up and sticking from varnish, as well as the -tiny- oil passage blocking. It's usually the valve that needs changing. What is the service history like?! Tim..

Jan 28th, 2008, 19:39	#5
rimmervolvo New Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2017 14:47 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: southport	Start with the valve as its the cheapest first

Jan 28th, 2008, 23:14	#7
colliedug New Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2008 12:31 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: livingston	cheers Guys,it has a full service history at 101000 miles.Will try the connector trick in the morning.

Jan 29th, 2008, 09:15	#8
colliedug New Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2008 12:31 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: livingston	the noise goes away when you pull the plug.

Jan 30th, 2008, 12:24	#9
colliedug New Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2008 12:31 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: livingston	Ishis a main dealer job ie special tools or can a good independant do it?

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