Camshaft sensor in motor?

KevinJ99GT · November 11th, 2011, 11:57 PM

So my car just got back from getting cams and headers installed with a check engine light on for camshaft position sensor. Thought no big deal just need to replace it. Tonight i went in to replace it and when i pull it out, its completely broke with thin copper strands hanging from it. The whole part that sticks in the motor is gone but its running completely fine. Ideas or am i eventually gonna be screwed?

KevinJ99GT · November 12th, 2011, 12:31 AM

Hopefully it fell to oil pan no harm done right?

Nitmare67 · November 12th, 2011, 01:04 AM

I would take it back to them and tell them now they can pull it apart again and find the pieces. Thats bs. Makes you wonder why it broke doesnt it?

99GT35thLE · November 12th, 2011, 05:50 AM

If they just did cams, they probably used the timing chain tool to hold the chains in place while replacing the cams. When they were pulling the tool out they accidently hit the timing sensor and cracked it.

Did you get adjustable cam gears so they could degree the cams up top.

joswo1980 · November 12th, 2011, 08:25 AM

If its just the little copper hairs ul be fine just let it idle for 10 minutes and change ur oil and filter, copper is soft and light

joswo1980 · November 12th, 2011, 08:28 AM

Opps just reread it and notice u said ur missing the whole magnet if half, u might just need to pull ur valve cover

KevinJ99GT · November 12th, 2011, 10:31 AM

Whats weird is the motor runs perfectly fine just have a ses light on. Gonna replace it today, put fresh oil in her and hope it runs fine.

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BLUE91GT · November 12th, 2011, 10:36 AM

I would not take the chance! It will most likely mess up and leave you stranded when your the furthest away from home! I would take it back and make them fix it since they did the work. If they don't I would take it to the B.A.R. I am not talking your local watering hole either! LOL

November 11th, 2011, 11:57 PM	#1
KevinJ99GT Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT 8.30 1/8th mile Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Posts: 866 iTrader: 0 reviews	Camshaft sensor in motor? So my car just got back from getting cams and headers installed with a check engine light on for camshaft position sensor. Thought no big deal just need to replace it. Tonight i went in to replace it and when i pull it out, its completely broke with thin copper strands hanging from it. The whole part that sticks in the motor is gone but its running completely fine. Ideas or am i eventually gonna be screwed? __________________ - full bolt on's, hitech stage 2's, zex 100 shot

November 12th, 2011, 12:31 AM	#2
KevinJ99GT Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT 8.30 1/8th mile Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Posts: 866 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hopefully it fell to oil pan no harm done right? __________________ - full bolt on's, hitech stage 2's, zex 100 shot

November 12th, 2011, 01:04 AM	#3
Nitmare67 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would take it back to them and tell them now they can pull it apart again and find the pieces. Thats bs. Makes you wonder why it broke doesnt it? __________________ 99 Mustang GT 446rwhp, Vortech Aftercooled, Killer Chiller @12lbs, HPX, 3.73s, MGW, Battery Relocation, Intercooler Tank Relocated, CF DF clutch, Steeda Quick Release Quadrant, 75mm TB, Ported C&L Plenum, Stock PI Cams Advance 4 degrees, Pro Chamber

November 12th, 2011, 05:50 AM	#4
99GT35thLE Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 GT 35th LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,428 iTrader: 0 reviews	If they just did cams, they probably used the timing chain tool to hold the chains in place while replacing the cams. When they were pulling the tool out they accidently hit the timing sensor and cracked it. Did you get adjustable cam gears so they could degree the cams up top. __________________ Drive it like you stole it

November 12th, 2011, 08:25 AM	#5
joswo1980 Regular 2001 mustang gt no clue Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: troy ny Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	If its just the little copper hairs ul be fine just let it idle for 10 minutes and change ur oil and filter, copper is soft and light __________________ zex blackout 125 shot,bbk 78mm tb,bbk CAI, flowmaster accel supercoils, diablo tuner. New setup in works VORTECH V2 SQ BOLTED ONTO A MMR 750

November 12th, 2011, 08:28 AM	#6
joswo1980 Regular 2001 mustang gt no clue Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: troy ny Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	Opps just reread it and notice u said ur missing the whole magnet if half, u might just need to pull ur valve cover __________________ zex blackout 125 shot,bbk 78mm tb,bbk CAI, flowmaster accel supercoils, diablo tuner. New setup in works VORTECH V2 SQ BOLTED ONTO A MMR 750

November 12th, 2011, 10:31 AM	#7
KevinJ99GT Enthusiast 1999 Mustang GT 8.30 1/8th mile Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Posts: 866 iTrader: 0 reviews	Whats weird is the motor runs perfectly fine just have a ses light on. Gonna replace it today, put fresh oil in her and hope it runs fine. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using AutoGuide App __________________ - full bolt on's, hitech stage 2's, zex 100 shot

November 12th, 2011, 10:36 AM	#8
BLUE91GT Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SONOMA COUNTY Posts: 508 iTrader: 1 reviews	I would not take the chance! It will most likely mess up and leave you stranded when your the furthest away from home! I would take it back and make them fix it since they did the work. If they don't I would take it to the B.A.R. I am not talking your local watering hole either! LOL __________________ 02 GT- TF TB/ upper, flows, steeda triax, steeda UDP, BBK CAI, H&R SS springs, Steeda SFC, Poly bushings, AGX shocks/struts, MM CC plates, Steeda bump steer, Chrome Cobra R's, Rear control arm kit.

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