Alfa 147 twin spark variator solenoid

[Alfapride]

Hi fellow alfisti I have noticed my alfa 147 twin spark has started to leak oil from the variator solenoid  - what's the best course of action here? Is it a matter of replacing the o ring or does it need to be replaced?? Thanks in advance for any tips or advice!!

[Alfapride]

Also if anyone knows a source of where to buy them would be good to know??

[bonno]

Hi Alfapride
Check your local club sponsors for availability and price for the supply of new 147 TS variator. Additionally, sent you a PM on some contacts both here and O/S.
cheers
bonno

[bonno]

Further to my earlier post, if it is just the O-ring that needs replacing ie; leaking, then I suggest that a new replacement o-ring  can be purchased from club sponsors  or try the local spare parts supplier who holds stocks of various sizes of O-rings (need to take solenoid and o-ring with you to confirm). I would suggest o-ring has hardened over time and lost its sealing properties.  I have attached a photo of the variator solenoid for reference purposes.

[Alfapride]

Thanks bonno I will keep asking some sponsors locally but so far no luck.

[bonno]

Alfapride
If you have no luck with them, I can guarantee that your local parts supplier with his box of O-rings will have one to fit.
cheers
bonno

[Alfapride]

Cheers bonno I want to replace Itcas I think mine is damaged the inner piece seems to swivel a bit and I'm told they are fixed unit and shouldn't move? I suspect his is why it's leaking also???

[Alfapride]

Just an update I can't find a new one so I'm going to shop around for a good used one

[bonno]

Hi Alfapride
There is a second hand unit available on e-bay at the following link. http://www.ebay.ie/sch/Other-Engines-Engine-Parts-/61304/i.html
Note : Once in type in "variator solenoid" in Search function
cheers
bonno

[Alfapride]

cheers bonno, i'm told there are several versions of this solenoid, i best take it off this weekend and check i get the right one!

[bonno]

Alfapride
Try replacing the o-ring and see if it fixes the leak. This will only cost a few dollars and save you the hassle of getting a replacement part.
cheers
bonno

[Citroënbender]

I've got one that appears to be letting oil through itself internally, as the externally sealed connector socket gets well-wet with oil and it wicks up the harness.

[Alfapride]

Yep mines seemgone leakjng internally too the connector gets full of oil I'm going to replace it with a used second hand one

[Citroënbender]

I know from experience with oil pressure senders, that once oil is getting through to "the other side" of the diaphragm, the signal is unreliable as the leaked-past oil slows or blocks diaphragm movement. I'd assume a similar outcome is possible with the VVT solenoid once it is no longer oil-free internally. Shame these bits are outrageously dear new.

[Alfapride]

I agree I'm surprised there's no new aftermarket