The Crank Sensor is rather easy to take out (even on the V8's). 13mm (1/2") on
mine and one other '99 R/T. It's easier on ramps (or jack stands) from
underneath...but can be done from the top as well without any problems.
- Bernd
> eatschevys@hotmail.com ("Rob Bunn") wrote in
> <F194UG0WdQeiS609lcQ00004f3b@hotmail.com>:
>
> >If it turns out to be the crank position sensor good luck! They are a
> >bitch and a half, there are only two bolts, 12 mm i think or they are an
> >allen head depending on what year your truck is. Its like dodge put the
> >crank sensor in, then designed the whole truck around it. You can either
> >lay on the engine and wrench it off from there, or you might try to go
> >threw the wheel well.
> >Rob
> >>OK so what's this thing look like? I've read here on the DML it's by
> >>the distributor on the V8 and behind the head, which one, passenger or
> >>driver's side? What shape is it? Do you get to it from under the hood
> >>or crawling under the truck?
> >>We also have a cam shaft position sensor? Can anyone tell me where
> >>that is located?
> >>
> >>Thanks again for any responses
> >>Jay
>
>
> Fortunately I've never had to mess with the crank sensor, but the cam
> sensor is an easy one; its in the distributor cap, just two phillips head
> screws, lift the cap off, pop off the rotor, and the cam position sensor is
> that flat disc with the wires running out of it.
>
> --
>
> -Jon-
>
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