Variable valve timing solenoid

[WeeYari]

What you broke is the OCV (Oil Control Valve). I can't begin to tell you how many people have posted up here having broke it while prying on the alternator.

As far as replacement brands, can't comment. It is not an overly sophisticated part so I'd imagine almost anything on eBay, or whomever can get you the part fastest, would suffice.

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[cdthomer]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

What you broke is the OCV (Oil Control Valve). I can't begin to tell you how many people have posted up here having broke it while prying on the alternator.

As far as replacement brands, can't comment. It is not an overly sophisticated part so I'd imagine almost anything on eBay, or whomever can get you the part fastest, would suffice.

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OCV is the same thing as the VVT solenoid I thought? Hmmm.... could you shed some more light for me please?

[zoidberg444]

Originally Posted by cdthomer

OCV is the same thing as the VVT solenoid I thought? Hmmm.... could you shed some more light for me please?

Toyota call it the Oil Control Valve. Same thing. I'd probably get the OEM part from the dealer if mine broke or maybe get one from the scrapyard.

[SirDigby]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

What you broke is the OCV (Oil Control Valve). I can't begin to tell you how many people have posted up here having broke it while prying on the alternator.

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huh. i'll have to look for this. i wonder how people are leveraging the belt. i am so trained to pry from the block i don't even know what is in the way.HA!