Crankshaft Position Sensor Location?
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Crankshaft Position Sensor Location?
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?
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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 .
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Joe,
I can't get to a picture atm, but the attached diagram might help. The sensor behind the head is cam position.
Document is on Gus' site here (P4-24):
http://www.jagrepair.com/images/Trai...es/870A_SG.pdf
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I can't get to a picture atm, but the attached diagram might help. The sensor behind the head is cam position.
Document is on Gus' site here (P4-24):
http://www.jagrepair.com/images/Trai...es/870A_SG.pdf
HTH
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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.
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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.
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http://www.jagrepair.com/images/Auto...Code%20168.pdf
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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.
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.
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