Crank Sensor Mod for those with big hands
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09-17-2011 | 10:46 PM
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09-18-2011 | 01:10 AM
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[quote=highlander73;2598891] I "think" I touched the rubber boot with my fingertips (horseshoe shaped, right?) but I couldn't feel the two bolts next to it. I have a 1996 so are these bolts hex head or recessed hex (allen)? Seems this should be more intuitive.[quote]
From the rubber boot, which is U shaped around the cut out in bell housing, move about 3/4" toward engine. The bolts are about 3 1/2" apart. Sensor brackey is offset 3/4" to one inch.
I have a 99. The bolts are hex head/allen combination. I used a hex with a rachet, two 6" extensions witha wobble joint. I pulled the transmission the other day and put it back in. Back of my hands looked I tried to stuff a cat in a bottle!
Have more work on transmissin tomorrow. If I have to pull it again, I will take photos of this and post.
From the rubber boot, which is U shaped around the cut out in bell housing, move about 3/4" toward engine. The bolts are about 3 1/2" apart. Sensor brackey is offset 3/4" to one inch.
I have a 99. The bolts are hex head/allen combination. I used a hex with a rachet, two 6" extensions witha wobble joint. I pulled the transmission the other day and put it back in. Back of my hands looked I tried to stuff a cat in a bottle!
Have more work on transmissin tomorrow. If I have to pull it again, I will take photos of this and post.
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09-18-2011 | 09:52 AM
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09-18-2011 | 11:17 AM
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Old thread with the same problem: I can't get at the CPS to change it out. I have a no-start condition with no spark, ASD errors and no RPM's on the tach when it turns over. I'm just trying to change it out, not mod it.
I'm a big boy and probably have bigger hands and forearms than most, but no matter what angle I try to attack this job I just can't get a feel for what I'm doing. I can't even see the sensor or the bolts, nor have I located where it's electrical plug is yet. I "think" I touched the rubber boot with my fingertips (horseshoe shaped, right?) but I couldn't feel the two bolts next to it. I have a 1996 so are these bolts hex head or recessed hex (allen)? Seems this should be more intuitive.
I was overjoyed when I found this thread thinking I would found the solution but squirrel's technique doesn't seem to work for me. Any advice to all that have gotten behind there? Also, anyone in the Maryland Eastern Shore area that know how to get a crankshaft position sensor changed out, there's a beer or two in it for your trouble if you can come over and help.
I'm a big boy and probably have bigger hands and forearms than most, but no matter what angle I try to attack this job I just can't get a feel for what I'm doing. I can't even see the sensor or the bolts, nor have I located where it's electrical plug is yet. I "think" I touched the rubber boot with my fingertips (horseshoe shaped, right?) but I couldn't feel the two bolts next to it. I have a 1996 so are these bolts hex head or recessed hex (allen)? Seems this should be more intuitive.
I was overjoyed when I found this thread thinking I would found the solution but squirrel's technique doesn't seem to work for me. Any advice to all that have gotten behind there? Also, anyone in the Maryland Eastern Shore area that know how to get a crankshaft position sensor changed out, there's a beer or two in it for your trouble if you can come over and help.
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09-18-2011 | 11:32 AM
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Get a flexible ratchet extension. You can find the "great value" ones in autozone for about 6 bucks. It comes with a long and short. That helped me a TON and it made swapping it out very easy. BUT, you will need to get a wire brush down there and break off the rust and dirt. Then spray some break free on it and let it seep for a few minutes. I like mizing break free with synthetic motor oil. That way it thins out the oil and allows the oil to creep in there. And if you let it sit for a few hours, the oil will not dry out like break free will.
And where is the electrical connector? Does it go off to the right or left? Mine must be buried between the distributor and intake manifold. Thus far I can only find the oil pressure sensor switch.
Thanks for the advice all.
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09-18-2011 | 08:25 PM
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I tried to get a photo, but even sticking my cell phone in there was a greater challenge than I thought. If you look at the top near the left corner, you can see one of the bolts for the crank sensor. I used an allen head socket with a wobble joint.
I have a 99. The bolts are hex head/allen combination. I used a hex with a rachet, two 6" extensions witha wobble joint. I pulled the transmission the other day and put it back in. Back of my hands looked I tried to stuff a cat in a bottle!
Have more work on transmissin tomorrow. If I have to pull it again, I will take photos of this and post.
Have more work on transmissin tomorrow. If I have to pull it again, I will take photos of this and post.
I tried to get a photo, but even sticking my cell phone in there was a greater challenge than I thought. If you look at the top near the left corner, you can see one of the bolts for the crank sensor. I used an allen head socket with a wobble joint.
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09-19-2011 | 12:44 AM
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[QUOTE=gdstock;2599430]Thanks. Can you orient me on this picture? Is the bolt in the foreground the grounding lug on the rear of the right head? And is that a freeze plug below the foreground bolt? I appreciate the help.
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09-19-2011 | 12:56 AM
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The bolt with the allen head is the one that is closer to the distributor. The larger bolt or nut in the foreground may be for the ground wire - could not see it, just stuck my blackberry through by the firewall and over the wires. The lighter colored steel with the slight curve is the crank sensor bracket going over toward the oil filter.
Someone mentioned being able to see it from underneath, but I had no such luck.
If I get transmission work finished tomorrow, I may start the kegger mod, and I will see if I can get a better photo with the intake pulled off. It may give a little more room and a better angle.
Someone mentioned being able to see it from underneath, but I had no such luck.
If I get transmission work finished tomorrow, I may start the kegger mod, and I will see if I can get a better photo with the intake pulled off. It may give a little more room and a better angle.