Gates VVS198 left VVT solenoid for the 2008-2012 Nissan Pathfinder V8 5.6L and other vehicles controls oil flow to the engine's variable valve timing system. It is designed to OE specifications in fit, form and performance.
- Tested to help restore engine performance, fuel economy and idle quality
- Continuously controls oil flow for precise valve timing
- Steel housing with a seal included
- Electromagnetic activation on a 12 volt circuit
- One female connector with two male blade terminals
Quick facts
- Part: Gates VVS198 VVT solenoid
- Also called: variable valve timing solenoid
- Fits: 2008-2012 Nissan Pathfinder V8 5.6L and other vehicles
- Position: Left, exhaust (left), intake (left)
- Material: Steel housing
- Condition: New
A variable valve timing solenoid that sticks or fails can show up as a rough idle, lower fuel economy or a check engine light. A rough idle alone does not prove the solenoid is the problem; a worn spark plug can produce it too. This listing is one solenoid for the left side, and the right side is its own part.
Fits
It is a direct-fit replacement for a wide range of Nissan and Infiniti models, including the 2008-2012 Nissan Pathfinder V8 5.6L, the 2016-2017 Infiniti Q50 V6 3.5L and the 2014-2016 Infiniti Q70 V6 3.5L.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: left, exhaust (left), intake (left)
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Overall height: 28.5 mm (1.122 in)
- Housing length: 104 mm (4.094 in)
- Housing width: 28.5 mm (1.122 in)
- Shaft diameter: 20 mm (0.787 in)
- Connector: 1 female connector, 2 male blade terminals
Build and materials
- Housing material: steel
- Activation: electromagnetic, 12 V
- Seal: included
- Mounting hardware: not included
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One VVT solenoid with its seal. Mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new fasteners, as the old ones may not be reusable.
Interchange: 7V-6011 · 918-115
2T1036 · VV1087 · 23796AR000 · 23796ZE00B · 23796ZE00D · 23796ZE01D · 23796ZE02D · VTS1110 · VVT187 · TS1036
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
2T1036, VV1087, 7V-6011, 23796AR000, 23796ZE00B, 23796ZE00D, 23796ZE01D, 23796ZE02D, 918-115, VVS198, VTS1110, VVT187, TS1036
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Gates VVS198 work as a Nissan Pathfinder VVT solenoid on the 2008-2012 model with the V8 5.6L?
Yes. Gates VVS198 is the left VVT solenoid for the 2008-2012 Nissan Pathfinder V8 5.6L. For another model, look up your year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is this left-side solenoid an Infiniti Q50 VVT solenoid for the 2016-2017 V6 3.5L?
Yes. Gates VVS198 is listed for the 2016-2017 Infiniti Q50 V6 3.5L, and it is the left-side part with one solenoid per application.
Does the Gates VVS198 solenoid come with a seal and mounting bolts?
It comes with the solenoid and a seal. Mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new fasteners because the old ones may not be reusable.
What connector does this VVT solenoid use?
This VVT solenoid has one female connector with two male blade terminals and runs on 12 volts. The housing is steel and the activation is electromagnetic.
Does the Gates VVS198 replace number 23796ZE00B?
Yes. 23796ZE00B is one of the numbers Gates VVS198 replaces; 23796AR000 and 23796ZE01D are others on the same list.
