VVT solenoid replacement- brand recommended ?
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VVT solenoid replacement- brand recommended ?
2010 2.2 w/138,000 miles - No codes-no symptoms.
If you were to replace these -often problematic(?)- parts due to aging & accumulated mileage, what parts would you be buying to insure against mystery failures?
When I replaced -like- parts on a V6 Lexus, I opted for the NTK brand which is an NGK (genuine Japanese) automobile hard parts source.
These are components that I'd -NEVER- opt for least expensive/house brand variety, so I'm inquiring regarding experience -or - lack of problematic experiences.
If you were to replace these -often problematic(?)- parts due to aging & accumulated mileage, what parts would you be buying to insure against mystery failures?
When I replaced -like- parts on a V6 Lexus, I opted for the NTK brand which is an NGK (genuine Japanese) automobile hard parts source.
These are components that I'd -NEVER- opt for least expensive/house brand variety, so I'm inquiring regarding experience -or - lack of problematic experiences.
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When they fail it is not catastrophic. Wait for a code to worry about them P0010, P0011, P0013, P0014. Replace both when you do.
P0016 & P0017 mean the timing chain is the problem, not the sensor.
P0016 & P0017 mean the timing chain is the problem, not the sensor.
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I found this product brochure by the Standard Motor Products, touting their 'Blue Streak' line of VVT parts.
The product line is manufactured in Poland.
When investigating replacement coil-over-plug parts for my Lexus, NAPA markets 'premium' components that are likewise manufactured in Poland.
The Gates products inform that they are covered by a 'limited lifetime' manufacturer warranty, but those parts originate in China.
https://www.standardbrand.com/media/...gle-page_a.pdf
Brochure indicates 'Lifetime' warranty, but R.A insists that 'only' 36 months applies.
The product line is manufactured in Poland.
When investigating replacement coil-over-plug parts for my Lexus, NAPA markets 'premium' components that are likewise manufactured in Poland.
The Gates products inform that they are covered by a 'limited lifetime' manufacturer warranty, but those parts originate in China.
https://www.standardbrand.com/media/...gle-page_a.pdf
Brochure indicates 'Lifetime' warranty, but R.A insists that 'only' 36 months applies.
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Delving further into the Standard Motor Products Blue Streak VVT pages, these solenoids are a suggested 'cure' for intermittent start up rattle on GM 2.4 series engines.
Sure is a mighty fine screen over the ports on these things, and if they could be susceptible to 'leak-down', could this be a valid reason behind that pernicious noise emanation?
Sure is a mighty fine screen over the ports on these things, and if they could be susceptible to 'leak-down', could this be a valid reason behind that pernicious noise emanation?
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Haven't gotten around to pulling the solenoids and inspecting for any 'trash' bound up on those screens yet.
What are other's experiences of such?
What are other's experiences of such?
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At least the Genuine GM replacement parts 'says' that it originates in the United States.
And yeah, I'm aware that the GM/AC-Delco parts can be sourced less expensively else where.
And yeah, I'm aware that the GM/AC-Delco parts can be sourced less expensively else where.
Last edited by unknwn; Aug 21, 2024 at 09:15 PM. Reason: adjusted post
