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Oops, I bwoke it. (Crank position sensor)

Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2004 11:19 pm
by DeusExMachina
I pulled the oil pump yesterday and couldn't get the crank angle sensor out. So, I stuck a prybar against the pump and the little bolt nub on the sensor. Pushed, and POP went the nub. :oops:

When it broke off, it took some of the casing off and exposed what was inside.

I'm asking if I should continue to use the sensor, use the sensor and seal it up (with RTV or find the nub and JB weld it on?) or buy a new sensor. A new sensor costs $200 from Subaru I think! :o

Can I use a sensor from a WRX? They're only about 20 bucks, but I'm not sure if its compatible. Help?

Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2004 7:18 pm
by vrg3
You could try just sealing the sensor back up and seeing if it works... I'd do it as a stopgap measure anyway.

I don't think you can use a sensor from a WRX but you should be able to contact a used parts dealer and get one off another BC/BF fairly cheaply.

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:56 pm
by Matt Monson
I've probably got a used one. I can't access my FSM right now to be sure what it looks like, so if you can post a picture I can tell you if I've got it. I'll sell it for cheap if I have it...

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:59 pm
by DeusExMachina
Sorry, I posted in the other thread asking for one that I already found one. Junkyard special.

For information's sake, its the little cylindrical sensor that is inserted into the top of the oil pump, above the crank sprocket/pulley.