ViperSBT

So I started putting in my new 4KGSK today, finally, and while removing the solenoid, I noticed that it was in fairly bad shape. The "cloth" boot that covers the spring and "plunger" is all tatterd and not really protecting anything anymore.

So my questions:

What does this solenoid actually do? Is the "boot" necessary? Is it worth replacing? If it is worth replacing, is there a "better" solenoid/device that I should be replacing it with?

JSX

I found exactly the same thing today while putting in a 3K GSK. That solenoid is what turns the truck (fuel) on and of. The boot is nessary to keep crap out of the solinoid. Look HERE for a replacement boot, you will also see how expensive that solenoid is. Going to order mine right away.

TxDiesel007

Mine was the same way...

I have not replaced it yet, But i have read on here about using bicycle tube to replace the existing coroded one..

Tx

Dr. Evil

Yup...bicycle tube and ty wraps

ViperSBT

Thanks for the help guys... Another project to do...

TRCM

I used some rubber from an new big truck tire tube I had cut up for another project. Wrapped it twice around the solenoid and ty-wrapped it. Seems to work great, and for 27 bucks for the real thing, I'll do this every 6 months instead (got enough tube rubber to last about 10 yrs at that rate).