thanks blonk I thought for some reason the solenoid was more expensive? if anyone has a part number I'll order one and pick up tomorow??? as stated above, spent full day removing every intercooler hose and every vacuum hose, double checked tham all. and re-fitted some new clamps to everything! :D I'll defo buy a new solenoid, I expected they be $100+ from ford lol. cheers Michael