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eccentric shaft sensor

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eccentric shaft sensor

Post by Syrinx » Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:42 pm

Hi All
Replacing the above on my 2 litre n46 this weekend.
Concerned about access to the 3 retaining bolts for the sensor.
Can anyone who has done this job offer advice/views please?

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Post by Thrustyjust » Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:47 pm

If its the same as the 3 ltr, then just pack the surrounding areas with rags to stop anything falling out and going awol. I used a long 10mm socket, so it wouldnt get snagged and get pulled off the socket extension. There was one bolt that was an arse, which is the lower one, I think. You need to undo the upper 2 and then undo the lower one to make it come loose ( remember it is pushed onto the end of the cam assembly, so you need to slightly pry forward) then when it undoes, you need to screw it back in a little to allow access to get it out. It was more daunting to think about doing it than actually doing the job :thumbsup:
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Post by Liam22 » Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:27 pm

The 3 bolts are captive in the sensor - should not fall out - but do not keep unwinding. Have a telescopic magnet on standby.

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