Thread: BBV shaft rubbing on the solenoid

My bbv shaft is rubbing on the solenoid and occasionally sticks. The other side of the solenoid is snug against the fuel rail. I have tried to use a screwdriver and create a little space, this works for a few days and then it starts sticking again. Is there a way to correct this or do I need to just replace it and will a new one do the same thing? It also appears to be adjusted all the way could this be why it takes forever to get into boost? I have to get into some pretty high rpm's but it eventually gets to full boost. I don't see any lego blocks till around 4500 rpm.

Yeah i have read about pushing it down but that seems like a band-aid to me not a fix and i really hate band-aids.

So looking at the new solenoids and the shape of the bracket is that solenoid supposed to be on the other side of the fuel rail? The new solenoid has a straight bracket with no 90 degree bend in it.

Ok I straightened the bracket out and man those vac hoses are old and rotting lol. I would pretty much bet i got a vacuum leak with all the rot going on. Gonna see if that keeps it from binding and see if i can figure out where to actually set the height of that thing and replace those vac lines and maybe just maybe all will be good then.

Wow what a difference. Runs like a different car. I might actually be getting into boost too fast now though I am afraid. I hit 3/4 boost (on the lego blocks) at 40% throttle. I didn't touch the two rear bolts on the actuator bracket but I did remove the front nut entirely. I am concerned that it sagged a little and is now too far down allowing me to get into boost so fast. Its great for take off and mid range power band but I am worried about mpg and longevity as well. Trying to find something that tells me the correct way to adjust that thing. Any ideas?

Awesome I am just so used to having to floor it to see any boost at all that I didnt know when it was supposed to come in. Thanks for the help and info runs sooooo much better.

I have been driving a little neon sxt for the last 3 years and while the gtp is still not a racecar it sure is nice to have enough power to get out of your own way lol.

I totally can relate to that. I drive one of the worst roads in Dallas every day 110 miles round trip commute with some of the most aggressive and stupid drivers in the state. If I got no power under me it doesn't go well. I think there was an indention in the floorboard behind the accelerator in that little neon. I stepped up to the GP not only for the extra power but the comfort. I have a bad back and that is a long drive sitting in some crappy seats. With normal traffic it takes me about an hour and 15 minutes but there have been days it took me 3 hours to get home. I had an expedition that I loved driving in that mess but the fuel bill was almost 600 a month.