Cam Sensor Melting
02-13-2006, 05:45 PM
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Cam Sensor Melting
I Am Changing 3.2 Engine's In A 92 Legend.when I Took The Timing Cover Off The Used Engine With 68k To Change The Timing Belt And Water Pump The Cam And Crank Sensor Insulation Has Melted Down The Block To The Crank Sprocket.checked The Blown Motor It Was The Same Way.is This Normal And Should I Replace It?
02-13-2006, 06:26 PM
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I have worked a an ACURA dealership for over 7 years and have NEVER changed a cam sensor on a 2nd gen legend or RL. Our parts department does stock the part and sell quite a few to independant shops, presumably for customers that dont need the part replaced.
I have seen cars with all of the insulation melted out and the sensor functioned fine. It is very common. If you look on most RL/Lenends near the oil filter you will see some of the insulation oozing out from behind the timing belt cover.
I have seen cars with all of the insulation melted out and the sensor functioned fine. It is very common. If you look on most RL/Lenends near the oil filter you will see some of the insulation oozing out from behind the timing belt cover.
04-11-2007, 06:50 PM
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Melted Sensor
Hello, The sensor is fine. I have seen dozens (probably more) of melted sensors & only replaced one. It had a leaking cam seal & swelled up until the cam gear dug into it. Slap the new belt on & get on with life. Your OK.