[V8] Sensor Question

[Ed Kellock]

A few months ago, the best price I could find was about $150.  If $169
is their price and you don't have to wait on mail order (if that's
even a concern), I'd be inclined to just get it from them.

On 6/2/05, Speakoutprod at aol.com <Speakoutprod at aol.com> wrote:
> After turning off my V8 after driving it for some time (read: engine is at
> operating temperature) , letting it sit for 5-10 minutes and then trying to
> restart, it often just cranks with no starting.  If I were to stop the car and
> immediately try to restart it, no problem.  If I were to stop the car and then
> let it sit for 30 minutes and then try to restart, no problem.
> 
> I had the shop check the fuel pressure to see if the check valve in the fuel
> pump may be faulty, but it's OK.  They believe it's the sensor that checks for
> cylinder #1 -- they got some intermittents on the test.
> 
> A new sensor costs $169.00.  Anyone know of a significantly cheaper source,
> or have a parted out V8 that would offer this part for a lower cost?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Brad Hartman
> 1990 V8
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