rmoconnor41
Zorg Addict
- Joined
- May 25, 2021
- Points
- 63
- Model of Z
- 2.8
The car has struggled with an erratic idle when cold.
On the suggestion of @AntStark I disconnected both Vanos solenoids and the car started and ticked over perfectly. @AntStark and I changed the inlet solenoid last year so I started the car from cold again with only the exhaust solenoid unplugged. Car ran smoothly until I plugged the solenoid back in. The Vanos seals etc were all changed within the last 3000miles by @Lee so I know that was done properly.
Why would unplugging the solenoid correct the cold start erratic idle?
With the limited access to the exhaust solenoid, what is the best way to get this 27 year old solenoid out?
On the suggestion of @AntStark I disconnected both Vanos solenoids and the car started and ticked over perfectly. @AntStark and I changed the inlet solenoid last year so I started the car from cold again with only the exhaust solenoid unplugged. Car ran smoothly until I plugged the solenoid back in. The Vanos seals etc were all changed within the last 3000miles by @Lee so I know that was done properly.
Why would unplugging the solenoid correct the cold start erratic idle?
With the limited access to the exhaust solenoid, what is the best way to get this 27 year old solenoid out?