update - got all the valve bodies out and the solenoid also. feed bolts were good and did not need any tightening. the solenoid pack itself was stuck and the plug came apart beyond repair so i will be replacing that. my new question is would that have anything to do with my original problem? its not how things usually work out for me but I would be very much relieved if all i did was break a broken part already that needed to be replaced lol