[V8] RPM sensor (was Mass Air Flow Sensor)

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

Don't even get me talking about the cost of a new starter and ring gear after
all this crankin'...

Dave

Quoting "Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz at kla-tencor.com>:

> ... yup, fully agree ... except with the "if it ain't broke" comment ...
> you've got pretty good evidence that one of the sensors *is* broke, and
> you should expect to see situations where you stop the car for a minute
> or two and find that the car will crank without firing.  Sure, there's
> not much to worry about for now, but you should be planning on going in
> and fixing it ... that way when it becomes a problem that needs to be
> fixed you will be prepared with the parts you need.
>
> Steve B
> San Jose, CA (USA)
> >
> > I think I'm going to chance it for a while and leave the old sensors
> > in their new locations...if it ain't broke... It was suggested that
> > the problem may have been a faulty connection and simply unplugging
> > and reconnecting may have cured the problem, however the temperature
> > issue probably indicates new sensors will be needed soon.
> >
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