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I'm in the middle of replacing the head gaskets (as well as just about every other gasket) on my 1997 XK8 and I cannot find the Crankshaft Position sensor to insert the crankshaft timing tool to set the cams properly. Ive checked the manual and it appears to sit behind the passenger side head. I cant seem to find it. Any ideas?
The crankshaft and camshaft sensors are 2 different things and the AJ26 and AJ27 may be different and have the crankshaft in the traditional position of being on the front . The AJ26 engine may have been swapped out as it was a problem engine when it first came out .
Last edited by Lady Penelope; Mar 1, 2018 at 05:19 AM.
I believe he is looking for the crankshaft position sensor. He looking where the timing tool goes. It is at the back and bottom of the engine. It uses the flywheel to determine the position of the crankshaft. The tool locks the flywheel in the correct position, not TDC, to time the engine.
Showing where it is located in the sump plate. It is next to a rubber plug that gives you access to the bolts that attach the flywheel to the torque converter. Also if the crankshaft position sensor is still in there will be a wire coming out of it.
Just to make sure, I turn the engine until the crank holding tool fits the notch in the flywheel (which is not TDC?), then set the camshaft locking tools to synch the timing?
I believe he is looking for the crankshaft position sensor. He looking where the timing tool goes. It is at the back and bottom of the engine. It uses the flywheel to determine the position of the crankshaft. The tool locks the flywheel in the correct position, not TDC, to time the engine.
Just to make sure, I turn the engine until the crank holding tool fits the notch in the flywheel (which is not TDC?), then set the camshaft locking tools to synch the timing?
Just to make sure, I turn the engine until the crank holding tool fits the notch in the flywheel (which is not TDC?), then set the camshaft locking tools to synch the timing?
Turn the crankshaft in a clock direction when viewing the engine from the front of the vehicle. Do not turn the crankshaft in an anti-clock direction or damage to the main and rod bearings is the result.
The crankshaft holding tool fits into a hole in the flywheel and that is the correct position for the crankshaft to set the cam timing correctly. Use the camshaft holding tools on all cams once the heads are in place prior to installing the timing chains. Be sure to set the VVT units correctly per the Workshop Manual before installing the primary timing chains.
Crankshaft Position Sensor Location?
