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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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Does anyone sell just replacement Solenoids that meet or exceed GM OEM specs?
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Choreo
Does anyone sell just replacement Solenoids that meet or exceed GM OEM specs?
After just a quick check, I haven't found anything. RockAuto does not list a solenoid available as a separate item, nor does GM.

You may need to go online and check with some of the larger, more reputable rebuilders around the country and see if they can help.

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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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I got mine from a local Starter / alternator rebuild shop. It cost me around $40. Check those shops. There in the phone book ubder AUTOMOTIVE Electrical

It FIXED my random NO start issue!!!!:thumbs :

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I got mine from a local Starter / alternator rebuild shop. It cost me around $40. Check those shops. There in the phone book ubder AUTOMOTIVE Electrical

It FIXED my random NO start issue!!!!:thumbs :

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Cool!

Back in the "good old days" you could buy a Delco rebuild kit for the solenoid. It had both copper contact/bolts and the solid copper washer and new gasket. Remember those?
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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The C5 solenoid is sealed, and sealed well! When I get some free time, Im going to cut it open and see why it failed.

I use to disassemble the old DELCO solenoids and clean them, reassemble them and they were good as new. Those were the good ole days!!

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The good old days. I used to turn the copper washer around and reassemble. But that was a loooong time ago.
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