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[Che]

[Che]

So, just thinking if it's the solenoid that's gone and they are difficult to get hold of, what are the options for this part?

[TwinTurbo]

solenoids are generaly very reliable when used in low cycle envitonments, I would be more suspect of the supply. 

If the solenoid is unresponsive,

Find a 2e3 cheap on ebay with a valve and hope it works
Find a new valve
Find a 2e3 from another application that does not use the shut off and has the blanking plug , VW seemed to like it, Ford did not bother. 

I have wondered if a larger bore 2e3 from another application may give better performance but I think I have read that the 2e3 on the DG can provide more volume than the 1.9 can draw. Its not a limiting factor.

[300CE]

If you cannot find a solenoid i’d suggest contacting Eric at the Carburettor Hospital, although they are currently away till 17th March though:

https://carburettorspecialists.com/

[Che]

solenoids are generaly very reliable when used in low cycle envitonments, I would be more suspect of the supply. 

If the solenoid is unresponsive,

Find a 2e3 cheap on ebay with a valve and hope it works
Find a new valve
Find a 2e3 from another application that does not use the shut off and has the blanking plug , VW seemed to like it, Ford did not bother. 

I have wondered if a larger bore 2e3 from another application may give better performance but I think I have read that the 2e3 on the DG can provide more volume than the 1.9 can draw. Its not a limiting factor.

Been looking for a new solenoid and they are like chicken teeth.

Been on eBay, not many on their and they seem to be for rebuild.

Have wondered if the same solenoid from a 2.1 DG would work as it's the 2e4?

I am thinking more supply issue

[Che]

If you cannot find a solenoid i’d suggest contacting Eric at the Carburettor Hospital, although they are currently away till 17th March though:

https://carburettorspecialists.com/

Was trying to get hold of Eric in November as he had a pulldown, very difficult to get hold of by phone or email.

[TwinTurbo]

check it's operation and feed befor worrying about finding one,

[Che]

Well, eventually got to the bottom of my issue. The gasket between the manifold and carburettor had gone and caused a air leak, so just waiting for the new gasket to arrive from Brickwerks and should all be good!