I need a part!

[ebonicsleazy]

I had an oil leak coming from my vtec solenoid, and I finally got around to fixing the problem, only to find a new problem. The top part of the solenoid was broken, so I obviously can't get it to set right. I can't find the part anywhere except Honda, and they want almost $200 for it. I don't want to give them anymore money, because they've already replaced my entire solenoid twice in the last 3 years at $900 each time. They don't feel they are responsible for replacing this broken part because I just noticed it 1 year later.
Now, let's skip the comments on what a dumbass I am for taking a year to notice the broken part, and work on a solution. I'm hoping someone has a burnt up or wrecked B series engine, and they still have the upper portion of the vtec solenoid. If so, let me know, and we can work out a deal.

 

[OMGVtec]

Go here. I have a few friends that work at the local Honda dealership here and get part at cost...but sometime Majestic Honda has some unbeatable deals on OEM parts.

Honda Automotive Parts

 

[DESPAIN]

you should beable to find a vtec solinoid at a junk yard.....no need to go to the dealer for that........ do you have any pics of said broke part?

 

[ebonicsleazy]

I'll take a pic of the part, and get back tomorrow.

 

[DESPAIN]

Cool!

 

[ricksautomotive]

what year and model is your car? i'm more of an OEM guywhen it comes to replacing parts like this so i only use parts i know will work. post your vehicle info and i'll see if i have somethin layin around. i always put oem numbers on part bags of the parts i save. i do alot of engine rebuilds here but in order for m to give a warranty all the sensors and other parts need to be replaced. the machine shop i use also requires this and i've never had an engine come back under warranty. but who knows...i might have the part you need