nicholasbartleet

Hi Guys,

Some people may have been following my thread where i have finally diagnosed a problem i have been having which was caused by a rubber seal making its way into my vtec solenoid.

Today, i decided to take the vtec solenoid off again, give it a clean, and clean the oil filter, and look for any more fragments of rubber which may have made their way into other ports.

I made a BIG mistake, and decided to remove something which i had no idea what it was. I removed it, and now it will not go back in. I think i have seriously messed up and i'm worried this is an engine rebuild job.

There is a pic below of the item i have removed. Anyone who knows what it is or how to put it back, please let me know.




Thanks, Nick

03BlkS2k

That's the TCT. Here's a link on how to install it back: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...&#entry6232193

nicholasbartleet

thankyou sooo much!!!!

Nickamsweet

yeah you don't have to panic lol

It's designed to be able to be reinstalled without ripping the engine apart

nicholasbartleet

whooo. Thanks so much guys. Got is all reinstalled no problems. I just had that sinking feeling of panic, when i pulled it out and heard a click and then couldn't get it back in that i was in trouble.

I love this forum. So many helpful people.

Cheers, Nick

Avionics86

I hoped you retracted and pinned if first before installing it.

SgtB

You just use a bolt. No pin needed.

Fast Jack

Guessed what it was before I even saw the pic You did good,didn't try to force it on.That might of caused some damage.

nicholasbartleet

Yes, i retracted it with an m5 bolt and pinned it with a pin from a nail gun. All back together and running now. I had an urge to panic and try and get it back in at all costs, but resisted the urge and thought i should seek some advice. Was definitely the right choice!

I don't make a habit of removing items i don't know anything about, but i was in a bit of an adventurous mood.

oops!

Thanks again for everyone's help