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      10-11-2012, 07:58 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by Indo Rider View Post
There is a DIY somewhere, but its really easy. Just locate the solenoids on the front of the engine, then unhook the harness, then 1 bolt for each, pull em out and either clean with brake cleaner and let dry before reinstalling our just replace with new units. My opinion is to forgo the cleaning and go fir two new solenoids and change the oil at the same time.
+ 1 Cleaning it will buy you another few weeks or months at the most. Best of replacing it. A vanos solenoid is about $120 from memory and about 30 minutes max (15 if you've done it before), this includes removing the cowl and engine cover. Very easy to do.
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