Jonathan302 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Hi guys! Happy new year to everyone!!! I have a stuck cam sensor in the block. The engine is very very rusty and the sensor is stuck in the hole. I have pulled out the plastic part(between the 2 o-ring) but the metal part(magnetic tip) is stuck in the hole. I have try to pull it out but with no succes ... I wonder if i push it rather than pull it, will it fall it way down to the oil pan or it will be stuck in the block between 2 moving parts Any idea,suggestion, tips or tricks here before i blow that sucker with TNT I know i can pull the engine and make my way to remove it but if there is an easier way ... Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I have had cam and crank sensors break on me. Presuming some or all of the guts have come out you have something to work with. Patience here is required. I recommend spraying the broken sensor with penetrating lube. I have had good success using thread taps which I "thread" into the broken sensor body. Once inserted you continue to lube the bore and gently work the sensor out and in until it comes out. A vice grip clamped onto the tap makes a nice handle. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan302 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Finally, i got it Thanks fot the tips Keith But it doesn't work on this fucker ... As soon i put pressure on drill the P.O.S goes back in the block. I have been able to pull it out by a lenght of a clothes hanger and push in trought the plastic part of the sensor. Let it cool 10 minutes and it goes out weld to my clothes hanger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Dude that is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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