[V8] Reference sensor R/R HELP!

[Ingo Rautenberg]

John,

Maybe this will help -- Steve wrote the following a few years back:


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "urq" <urq at pacbell.net>
To: <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 9:18 AM
Subject: Re: [V8] how to change ignition ref. sensor?


> Both sensors are mounted on a plate which is located way down on the left
> side of the engine, behind the header for the left bank.  As a matter of
> fact the heat shield between the header and engine block is segmented, and
> the two bolts which hold the rearmost section of the heat shield in place
> are the same two bolts which attach the sensor mounting plate ... i.e.
when
> you remove the two bolts and the heat shield, the mounting plate can be
> removed as well.  It's been a while since I did mine, but I did it from
> underneath, and I think I removed the left front wheel.  I also found it
> useful to use a 1/4 drive ratchet to access the bolts.  As I always do
when
> I discuss this area ... let me recommend to you that you have your
mechanic
> install an extra heat barrier when he puts it all back together.  I find
the
> 5000 turbo's starter solenoid heat shield to be an inexpensive and useful
> solution for this ...
>
> I was able to get at the electrical connectors by reaching up from where
the
> sensor plate was, but it was a tight reach.  The manual specifies removing
> the air filter cover and intake hose on that side and accessing the
> connectors from above ...
>
> HTH!
> Steve Buchholz
> San Jose, CA (USA)



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