L322 4.4 vanos solenoid removal socket length ?

Willos · May 24, 2020

I know I need a 32mm socket to get this off but what depth do I need. I’m finding it frustrating only very few detail their socket depth I’m not prepared to pay £80 for one socket (bmw432). Has anyone found a cheap alternative as it’s not a hub nut socket required to get this off. Also is there a sealing o ring between the solenoid and where it screws in. Thanks

Willos · May 24, 2020

Sorry I've relished this but I needed to edit the subject as it wasn't clear. Thanks

Saint.V8 · May 25, 2020

Willos said:
Sorry I've relished this but I needed to edit the subject as it wasn't clear. Thanks

Gimme five minutes and I'll measure mine.....(the socket you dirty perv's)

Saint.V8 · May 25, 2020

Willos said:
I know I need a 32mm socket to get this off but what depth do I need. I’m finding it frustrating only very few detail their socket depth I’m not prepared to pay £80 for one socket (bmw432). Has anyone found a cheap alternative as it’s not a hub nut socket required to get this off. Also is there a sealing o ring between the solenoid and where it screws in. Thanks

Length of my VANOS Socket is 71mm...

And no, there is not an O ring between Solenoid and mating face.

Willos · May 25, 2020

That's great much appreciated
We're you measuring inside the socket or the overall length of the socket inc the 1/2 inch end. Thanks

holidaychicken · May 25, 2020

It’s a thin walled socket as well, I don’t think a normal deep socket will fit. I made one out of a box spanner until I got the proper one.
I chopped the end off and drilled a hole through as it was originally a double ended box spanner. It might be an imperial equivalent as well. Think that’s vague enough

Saint.V8 · May 25, 2020

Willos said:
That's great much appreciated
We're you measuring inside the socket or the overall length of the socket inc the 1/2 inch end. Thanks

inside

holidaychicken · May 26, 2020

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TUBULAR-...-Wrench-by-Neilsen-Tools-CT1172-/252078934385
That's what i used, chopped off one end and drilled an extra cross hole, cheap and cheerful.
i might have even welded(well stuck with metallic bird poo) an old socket into the end
The one i bought said long reach as you need an amount of room for the solenoid

Willos · May 26, 2020

Thanks holiday chicken and saintv8. As it has to be thin walled then looks like a bodge it and sons job. purchase 2 thin walled non impact sockets and some pigeon du du

L322 4.4 vanos solenoid removal socket length ?

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