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Purge Valve Replacement!!

Old Oct 26, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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Purge Valve Replacement!!

What's up guys I am attempting to replace my purge valve but based on the diagrams I have found online I am having difficulty locating exactly where it is. I know with all the Rotary Heads here I can certainly find an answer so how about it Rotary fam? Any advice would help!
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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If you are looking for the solenoid then it's attached under the upper intake manifold. I'll take a picture when it's light out if you need. It's really pretty obvious.
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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Purge Valve

That is awesome your the man. I like working on my 8 myself, besides they would charge a few limbs to do something that seems relatively easy! I cannot thank you enough!
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 02:07 AM
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Look where you pour oil into the filler neck. To the right you will see a wire plugged in right next to it. That's the purge valve The wire plugs in downwards so it's easily seen maybe an inch from the oil filler neck.
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by TeenMike91
Look where you pour oil into the filler neck. To the right you will see a wire plugged in right next to it. That's the purge valve The wire plugs in downwards so it's easily seen maybe an inch from the oil filler neck.
You rock I will let you know how it turns out!
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