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Apr 19, 2010 | 12:58 PM

Godspeedmj

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vtec solenoid help

my vtec is not kicking in and the solenoid i bought off a 94 civic ex does not fit wat should i do? i have a d16y8 head.

Apr 19, 2010 | 02:33 PM

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Re: vtec solenoid help

Try cleaning your solenoid screen, check your oil level, and check for any CEL. And buy a solenoid that will fit your y8 head...

Apr 19, 2010 | 05:10 PM

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Try cleaning your solenoid screen, check your oil level, and check for any CEL. And buy a solenoid that will fit your y8 head...

ok thanks. do u know what head i can take one off of that would fit?

Apr 20, 2010 | 01:47 PM

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Re: vtec solenoid help

Not sure about single cams. So your best luck is just find one off of a y8

Apr 20, 2010 | 03:36 PM

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Re: vtec solenoid help

any y8 or y5(civic hx) vtec solenoid will fit your y8.

Apr 20, 2010 | 04:00 PM

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https://honda-tech.com/forums/hybrid-engine-swaps-18/%5Bfaq%5D-%22my-vtec-doesnt-work%22-1812135/

Apr 20, 2010 | 05:45 PM

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Re: vtec solenoid help

thanks guys

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