106 1.5d Stop Solenoid leaking

kernow · Unread post by **kernow** » 04 Jan 2004, 01:41

Hello,
When the engine is running and you inspect the Stop Solenoid there is quite a lot of desiel leaking from around the green area on the top of the part. There appears to be a crimped metal part that goes around the green area.
I have been told that there may be an O-ring that can be replaced inside of the Stop Solenoid. Is this possible? How easy might it be and is there anything that I should before tackling this?
If I have to purchase a new Stop Solenoid is it easy to replace?
Many thanks for your advice.
Happy New Year all.
Kernow

woodhead722 · Unread post by **woodhead722** » 04 Jan 2004, 01:49

Try reading the 205 solenoid problems 'leemel' had, last post 28Dec.
It may give you some clue as to costs if the O ring is not replaceable.

davek-uk · Unread post by **davek-uk** » 13 Jan 2004, 20:52

A bit of a late reply I'm afraid - I'm usually in the Citroen folder.
I had the stop solenoid leak on my old AX. A commom problem, so I was told at Lucas. It leaks out around the crimping and can't be stopped. A replacement was around £25 + VAT as I remember.
It took me some time to actually identify the leak on my Lucas pump as I had recently removed all the unions for maintenance and I thought it eas these.

shawn · Unread post by **shawn** » 14 Jan 2004, 19:01

I've just had my 306 one out and first thing I did was drop the plunger and spring on the floor,so watch for that.Other than that its just like taking out a spark plug out.