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I replaced both VVT solenoids today, and the solenoid on the intake side is stuck with about an inch and a half remaining. I can’t get it to move any further. Does anyone have any suggestions? For the exhaust side I had to hammer the flat side of a pry bar to get to seat.
 
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Yep, lubed them up really well with clean leftover motor oil I had sitting in the garage. I was able to make progress after dropping off the kids at daycare, and I only have about an inch left. I think the hot engine helped. I am going to take a drive at lunch and see if I can get the rest in. Would the solenoid not being seated completely against the block cause a P0012 to come on? The light came on, after restarting the car this morning.
 
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Can't help with your specific questions but it seems that if hammering is needed you're doing something wrong. Are you possibly working against a hydro-lock?
 
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Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I was finally able to get it in using a bar clamp on the flat side of the solenoid near the electrical connector and on the other side I used a thin piece of wood in between the other side of the clamp and the block. Not sure why it was so difficult to get in. When I removed the old solenoids, the o-rings were still in tact. I just hope I never have to replace them any time soon. In terms of the CEL and the code, I cleared it with my scan tool and will keep an eye out to see if it returns.
 
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