1994 volvo Broke a bit of the solenoid plug

daversm · Post by **daversm** » 19 Aug 2014, 18:39

So this is a bit of a odd question probably.
While working on replacing my s2 shift solenoid I broken a bit of it off.

The green part in the picture is the area where the bit broken off, not all of it, just a little piece of it.
so now the wire doesn't fit into the green plug snug, it's a very loose fit.

Would it be safe to super glue it back on (if so, any specific glue I should use), or should I buy a new solenoid. Sorry I realize this is probably a dumb question but I really don't want to spend for a new solenoid unless I really have to.

My concern was that the heat and oil will weaken the glue and the piece will just break off again.

thanks,
Daver

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 19 Aug 2014, 21:13

In the long run glue likely won't hold up but it might for a while.

I guess you are the only one who can answer the question that places a value on the cost of the solenoid (not cheap) vs. the aggravation factor of replacing it later (PITA).

Bummer.

...Lee

daversm · Post by **daversm** » 19 Aug 2014, 22:15

I just went ahead and ordered a new one. It really is a PITA doing this job, and I do not want to do it again. EVER.

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 19 Aug 2014, 22:20

Did you end up getting one from Trans Parts Direct or another source?

daversm · Post by **daversm** » 19 Aug 2014, 22:33

yup Trans parts Direct, but the one I broke was the Lock-Up Solenoid so thats the one I ordered.

I also bought the S1 solenoid from them.

I should also add that I have not been able to test the S1 solenoid because I broke the Lock Up solenoid when putting the cover pan back on. So now I'm waiting for that to come.