VCT Actuator Solenoids - Left vs. Right

[Adomis63]

Hey all, I recently went to my local ford dealer to pick up a new VCT solenoid to replace the passenger side one. I had already replaced the driver's side solenoid.

The parts guy pulled up on his fancy computer what part I would need and if he had it when he asks what side I needed - kinda weird I thought they were the same - but after I told him I needed the right side one he says they only sell that one in an assembly with the housing - and its $220.

Is this right? The diagram shows them as the same part number. Can't I just pluck it out and put another actuator in without the housing?

Thanks in advance for the enlightenment.

 

[Dino Dino Bambino]

The parts guy pulled up on his fancy computer what part I would need and if he had it when he asks what side I needed - kinda weird I thought they were the same - but after I told him I needed the right side one he says they only sell that one in an assembly with the housing - and its $220.

Bollocks to that! Check out Rockauto.com

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...+valve+timing+(vvt)+solenoid+/+actuator,12910

 

[whitmanink]

thats crazy lol... my coworker went to a garage for front struts and and alignment and sway bar links,,,said it would be $2800,,, seems the world is full of money hungry crooks,,

 

[SOzzy]

I just replaced the passenger side VCT in my 07 after doing the driver side last month. Exactly the same part.

 

[Adomis63]

Thanks for the replies, looks like I'll just pick up another one like I got last time. I usually steer OEM on this kinda stuff - you never really know how the aftermarket guys were able to make it so cheap and sometimes I'd rather not find out.

 

[DieHarder]

thats crazy lol... my coworker went to a garage for front struts and and alignment and sway bar links,,,said it would be $2800,,, seems the world is full of money hungry crooks,,

That's beyond ridiculous...This is why it pays to have a decent set of tools and do the simple things yourself. Spend your money on quality parts; not labor!