Crank sensor

From : carl bonenfanttroy

Q: i just replaced the 318 engine in my 98 durango. when i started it up it ran like ass and came up with a code 1391 which is the crank sensor. my question is when i took out the crank sensor it had a wear mark on it like something was rubbing on it. now does it need to be shimmed or do i need to check for something wrong that is rubbing on it i would hate to take the motor all the way back out because it was a pain to get in. hopefully someone has some ideas out there. .

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From : beekeep

on tue 30 dec 2003 000709 gmt gary glaenzer nobulltrans@mchsi.com wrote the best way to install the crank sensor the ine that goes into the bell housing is to cut a piece of thin cardboard about 0.030 or so into a small dot and stick it to the end of the sensor with some wheel bearing grease install it snug to the crank when the engine turns over the first time it will rub the cardboard spacer off and leave a 0.030 or so gap between sensor and flywheel hey fuck head - you misspelled one gary made a spelling mistake! gary made a spelling mistake! gary made a spelling mistake! beekeep .

From : tbone

on tue 30 dec 2003 000709 gmt gary glaenzer nobulltrans@mchsi.com wrote the best way to install the crank sensor the ine that goes into the bell housing is to cut a piece of thin cardboard about 0.030 or so into a small dot and stick it to the end of the sensor with some wheel bearing grease install it snug to the crank when the engine turns over the first time it will rub the cardboard spacer off and leave a 0.030 or so gap between sensor and flywheel hey fuck head - you misspelled one gary made a spelling mistake! gary made a spelling mistake! gary made a spelling mistake! beekeep lol!!! -- if at first you dont succeed youre not cut out for skydiving .

From : troy

well i got the crank sensor installed with some duct tape on the bracket as a spacer and it works great. the only thing wrong now is that when i am driving and come to a stop it wants to stall. other than that it has good power and everything seems to be working good. any ideas on the stalling. it is not coming up with any engine codes. cbhvac stephenaddressscfrewedonpurpose@carolinabreezehvac.com wrote in is when i took out the crank sensor it had a wear mark on it like something was rubbing on it. now does it need to be shimmed or do i need to are you sure were talking about the crankshaft position sensor and not the camshaft position sensor the crank sensor just installs - no special care needed. the cam sensor when installed new has a spacer on the end of it designed to wear away. this is for proper spacing of the sensor. if you installed the cam sensor when the cam in the wrong position or installed it too deep its possible the high spot on the cam sprocket fragged the sensor. and isnt there a candy dotthat comes with a few that you put on the endand install it so that when you fire it the first time it is pulled off and the space is correct yes but a thin piece of cardboard about the thickness of 2 business cards works just fine...........i use the cardboard insert that comes in the seal/gasket package of the rebuild kit for the transmission if it is the cam sensor theres a special procedure that needs to be followed for proper installation. lets verify were talking about the correct sensor first and take it from there. .

From : beekeep

on tue 30 dec 2003 195718 -0500 tbone fatchance@noway.now wrote what shape is your battery in arent they usually box shaped beekeep .

From : tbone

what shape is your battery in -- if at first you dont succeed youre not cut out for skydiving well i got the crank sensor installed with some duct tape on the bracket as a spacer and it works great. the only thing wrong now is that when i am driving and come to a stop it wants to stall. other than that it has good power and everything seems to be working good. any ideas on the stalling. it is not coming up with any engine codes. cbhvac stephenaddressscfrewedonpurpose@carolinabreezehvac.com wrote in is when i took out the crank sensor it had a wear mark on it like something was rubbing on it. now does it need to be shimmed or do i need to are you sure were talking about the crankshaft position sensor and not the camshaft position sensor the crank sensor just installs - no special care needed. the cam sensor when installed new has a spacer on the end of it designed to wear away. this is for proper spacing of the sensor. if you installed the cam sensor when the cam in the wrong position or installed it too deep its possible the high spot on the cam sprocket fragged the sensor. and isnt there a candy dotthat comes with a few that you put on the endand install it so that when you fire it the first time it is pulled off and the space is correct yes but a thin piece of cardboard about the thickness of 2 business cards works just fine...........i use the cardboard insert that comes in the seal/gasket package of the rebuild kit for the transmission if it is the cam sensor theres a special procedure that needs to be followed for proper installation. lets verify were talking about the correct sensor first and take it from there. .

From : troy

well i took the durango to work today and it didnt stall out at all so looks like everything is good to go. thanks to all for their assistance in this. on tue 30 dec 2003 195718 -0500 tbone fatchance@noway.now wrote what shape is your battery in arent they usually box shaped beekeep .

From : redneck tookover hell

tbone fatchance@noway.now wrote what shape is your battery in arent they usually box shaped beekeep snicker snicker maybe he abused it ill start watching reality tv shows when i can vote people off the planet. .

From : tom lawrence

the best way to install the crank sensor the ine that goes into the bell housing is to cut a piece of thin cardboard about 0.030 or so into a small dot and stick it to the end of the sensor with some wheel bearing grease install it snug to the crank when the engine turns over the first time it will rub the cardboard spacer off and leave a 0.030 or so gap between sensor and flywheel is when i took out the crank sensor it had a wear mark on it like something was rubbing on it. now does it need to be shimmed or do i need to are you sure were talking about the crankshaft position sensor and not the camshaft position sensor the crank sensor just installs - no special care needed. the cam sensor when installed new has a spacer on the end of it designed to wear away. this is for proper spacing of the sensor. if you installed the cam sensor when the cam in the wrong position or installed it too deep its possible the high spot on the cam sprocket fragged the sensor. if it is the cam sensor theres a special procedure that needs to be followed for proper installation. lets verify were talking about the correct sensor first and take it from there. .

From : gary glaenzer

im thinking about buying the above truck. it has over 100000 miles and the owner is a credit union. they want $11300 but i have it from a reliable source theyll take $9500. my question is this. to this point ive only owned chevy the devil i know you see. for example i can tell you blazer 4x4s are notorious for having head gasket problems between 150000 and 200000 miles. is there any such gotchas from a truck like this realistically how many miles do you guys get with recommended maintenance. its a repo and im told has not been used to tow. any opinion from you guys is appreciated. art .

From : cbhvac

second the battery. cbhvac stephenaddressscfrewedonpurpose@carolinabreezehvac.com wrote in ok my 93 dakota 2wd is having a lil trouble. when i pull up to a stop and depress the clutch often times now the motor speed will dip down and die if i dont rev it a lil. then it idles fine. anyone know what sensor i need to swap out etc think battery...... .

From : gary glaenzer

followed for proper installation. lets verify were talking about the correct sensor first and take it from there. .