Evap Vent Solenoid
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I could not pass emissions because no matter what I did I still got a "Small Leak" code. I finally fashioned a washer of sorts to fit as snugly as possible in the small space. Then I used a small bead of silicone sealer around the gap. No more code, passed emissions. That was last March. It's been just fine since.
#18
Been there done that. There is very little room between OD of the tube on solenoid and the ID of the tube it fits into. Any hose I could find that fit the OD of the solenoid was too thick to fit into the hose (#3 on the diagram). You are correct, it is something like 3/4 OD. As said, the parts you listed are for a Chevy/GMC full size 1500 truck so the hoses that come with that part won't work on the HHR. That evap valve is a very different animal from the HHR (I had to reaplce the one on my truck, so I've seen the difference). And both ends of the solenoid and tube (part #3) it fits into are made of hard plastic and can't be clamped. You can't buy that seal if your life depends on it.
I could not pass emissions because no matter what I did I still got a "Small Leak" code. I finally fashioned a washer of sorts to fit as snugly as possible in the small space. Then I used a small bead of silicone sealer around the gap. No more code, passed emissions. That was last March. It's been just fine since.
I could not pass emissions because no matter what I did I still got a "Small Leak" code. I finally fashioned a washer of sorts to fit as snugly as possible in the small space. Then I used a small bead of silicone sealer around the gap. No more code, passed emissions. That was last March. It's been just fine since.
#20
When I asked about this last year no one had a part #. If that's the part, that's great. I really can't understand why they can't simply include this with the replacement solenoid.
The heat shrink tubing is a great idea as an alternative.
The heat shrink tubing is a great idea as an alternative.