Mean Green Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I changed the stop solenoid on the works 200TDi 90 yesterday. However, it seems that it is not quite tight enough as is pi$$es diesel everywhere as soon as you start it up. The old one came of relatively easily, I managed to access it with and adjustable spanner (my 24mm spanner was far to long) and a set of long nose pliers. The replacement went on fine and I would say it was as tight as the old one, but it leaks. Any one got any tips on how to get access to nip it up? I cant find a 24mm spanner with small enough jaws to get in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 You'll have to grind the spanner outside edges so it will fit on, I must modify my 24mm so it fits well, last time I screwed the solly in as far as possible by hand then used spanner/pliers to nip it up, did you change the 'O' ring seal [new solly should have come with one prefitted] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajlorton Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Yep, ditto that. I bought a spanner, chopped it in half and ground down the edges to make it fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 Yep, ditto that. I bought a spanner, chopped it in half and ground down the edges to make it fit. Thanks guys, I had the feeling that was the answer. Maybe need to head out tomorrow for a cheap spanner. I used the adjustable spanner and pliers method too. I think there may be a problem with the O ring so I will have a look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 O ring for solly isn't listed as a seperate part by LR but a diesel specialist should be able to sort another if required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Alternatively, the careful application of loctite on the thread may stop a leak. Don't let it get inside th pump though. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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