J-type OD leaky solenoid

[wimpus]

Hi, 

I have a solenoid that leaks at the rear (at the electrical part), replaced by a good Volvo used one.

But do want to try to fix the old.

Should this be the internal seals on the piston that goes bad ?

I've read its a real pain to get it apart, did manage to remove the clip.

But the rest is stuck.

[Nick Jones]

Hi Wim,

This

(towards the bottom of page 9 and into page 10) should help with getting it apart.

However, I’m not sure it will help with the external leak through the solenoid itself? Worth a try though.

[wimpus]

20 hours ago, Nick Jones said:

Hi Wim,

This

(towards the bottom of page 9 and into page 10) should help with getting it apart.

However, I’m not sure it will help with the external leak through the solenoid itself? Worth a try though.

Hi Nick !

I had read it already and strangly this evening had a look at it.

Got it apart with a wood screw (new 'special tool' to go on the wall).

I've just send a message to Mike Papworth about the leak.

But if it can be saved like this, its a win.