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Replacing the Cam Position Sensor while VP44 is Out

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Old 03-31-2008, 07:54 AM
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Replacing the Cam Position Sensor while VP44 is Out

So my original VP44 has finally started to fail. (138,000+ miles not so bad) I am having it replaced this week and have read that while the pump is out it's a great time to replace the camshaft position sensor. With only 138,000 miles on the engine is this really necessary? I have had no issues with the sensor. Thank you all in advance for your advices.
Old 03-31-2008, 08:07 AM
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For the $45 or so the sensor costs, I would go ahead and do it. You will hate yourself if it fails and you hadn't replaced it. It's a very easy change with the pump out; considerably more difficult to do with the pump in place.
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I've got my spare sensor ready for replacement the next time the VP comes out. Probably overkill but it's not that costly of an item. I did manage to get a socket on the sensor hold down bolt so it's not impossible to remove it. Just way easier with the pump outta there!
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