Changing Cam Position Sensor

[JustinGotA1j]

I need to change my rear Cam Position Sensor and I was wondering if it was possible to do with the intake manifold still on the car or waht all needs to come off. I'm sure I could figure it out with enough time but this is my DD and I can't have it down more than a day and I wont pay f*ckin shop rates anymore when they just f*ck me in the end and don't accomplish anything.

 

[Bigzavs]

all i had to take of was the IAC valve, just to be able to use a 10mm open end wrench on the bolts. its a pretty easy job

 

[JustinGotA1j]

IAC Valve? sorry if I sound like a newb bit I am haha.

 

[Bigzavs]

the idle control valve on the back on the intake manifold, pipe that goes around the head to the turbo pipe connects to it

 

[JustinGotA1j]

oh ok is there also a roundish plug that plugs into it?

 

[Bigzavs]

kinda a rounded rectangle i guess

 

[Satan]

With the engine in the car, I actually had to pull the intake mani out to change mine, so that I could pull the fuel rail back a bit (if we're talkin' bout the sensor located near the middle of the fuel rail).

 

[Bigzavs]

ya its kinda a PITA with the rail still bolted down, but its possible

 

[IJ.]

kinda a rounded rectangle i guess

An oval?

 

[Bigzavs]

well its not and oval in the traditional sense

and my brain was half dead when i posted that

 

[IJ.]

well its not and oval in the traditional sense

and my brain was half dead when i posted that

A Circle?

 

[Bigzavs]

more trapezoidal than anything

 

[JustinGotA1j]

Good info thanks everyone.

 

[Ken]

yeah, take out the idle speed control valve and use a ratchet wrench to remove the bolts for the rear cam position sensor.

a magnet helps with putting the bolts back when you reinstall the sensor.

 

[JustinGotA1j]

So im just about to pull the sensor but I thought I would throw this up first. When I pull the rear Cam Position Sensor will a bunch of oil come out the hole?

 

[Bigzavs]

there will be some, but theres not too much, and it slowly drained on mine rather than leaking out

 

[JustinGotA1j]

+1 for Bigzavs for his quick replies.

Gonna go change it now. Will report back soon.

 

[Bigzavs]

lol, no prob, im always on here whenever im not wrenching on my 1J

 

[JustinGotA1j]

Just finished the sensor. Went in without a hitch. And the best part; NO MORE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT! haha and i owe it all to SM and Bigzavs. Thanks.