do you have enough space to tap it with a flat head screw driver and a hammer?

 

A sledge hammer would knock it around.....LOL

Look at the new one and see if you break it will everything come out? I'm sure you can get it out if it does. You might be able to get a pick like what the dentist uses on your teeth and dig the rust off it! This should clean it up real easy like!

 

I don't think this is a good idea because if he mawls the surface to the block it wont seal. Screw drivers are a real bad idea on mounting surfaces because of this.

If one needs to clean off a surface they should use a hand scraper.

 

Thanks for the write up!

 

I said tap not beat.

 

But I like to beat on em.....LOL

 

Me too
Just knock it loose

 

I was finally able to complete this repair...

When we last left our hero, the crankshaft position sensor was stuck in the block with no inclination of coming out... After much swearing and tool throwing, this is how we were able to convince the old sensor that it was time to move on to a better plane of existence (the trash can).

We jacked the D up and place a set of our trusty jack stands under it for support and safety. With the front end up in the air, the passenger side tire was removed. There is a "notched" section in the inner wheel well liner just above the frame, that makes the sensor visible from within the wheel well.

My wife was able to take my long set of channel locks and grab a hold of the sensor from the wheel well, through the notched section of the liner. While she pulled on the sensor, I was underneath the D with my screwdrivers rocking the sensor back and forth. Eventually, with her applying removing pressure to the sensor, and my rocking action with the screwdrivers, the sensor finally walked out of the machined hole.

There was much rejoicing and celebration.

 

Note: I updated the main write up with this new "Advanced CKP Removal" technique

 

I enjoy your writing style Data.