Yeah, that's why they generally do not recommend taking apart your solenoid, on any electropneumatic, unless you know what you're doing. Why'd you take your 'noid apart anyway? I sincerely doubt that it really needed cleaning so badly that you had to take it apart. Anyhow, did you relube the orings before you put it back together? They should be greased when you re-assemble. Gasket should probably be lightly lubed as well. At least that's how it is with the Angel, Bushmaster and Timmy, I doubt the noid on the Eblade is much different.