Crank sesnor, easiest way?

[1988GTU]

I hate having big guns, they do hinder ones performance for certain dealings with vehicles.

[RedZMonte]

i hear that! I had a hard time fitting my arm down there.... then i remembered ive been single for 6+ months, the other arm fit down there fine lol

its tough reaching down there, i could touch the wire but not enough to squeeze the connector to release it... Ended up breaking it off toget the harness out when i did my OBDII swap.

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[RUNDLC]

I am having the same issue I refuse to take the alt off! I will try the taped wrench option to see if I can get it out.
I hate working on this thing!

Well I have good/bad news!
YAHOOOOO I finally got the crank sensor off! I ended up making a tool to get the bolt off, first I found a rouge 10mm socket, I ha a wrench that I bent to kind match the angle at the bolt. I then welded the socket to the wrench and used taped another wrench to it. It took about 15 minutes to get the bolt completely out. I them taped the sensor to a prybar, slid it up and used a long extension to guide it into the hole and PRESTO it went in.

BAD NEWS the car still didn't start!! I give I am gonna take it to the dealer.

[savannaz34]

i know this thread is done.but i just have to.
crank sensor removal-car on ramps,if no hoist available.long skinny flat screw driver,to pop clip on crank senor wiring plug.
1/4 inch ratchet,12 inch extension,universal joint adapter,and socket for tiny bolt holding sensor.
reach up beside exhaust down pipe,up over rack.whatch progress between engine and tranny.
remove blolt.
spray brake cleaner or carb cleaner on sensor(helps removal,comes in handy when sensor falls apart)
with a set of 12 inch needle nose pliars,reach up the same way as removing the bolt,grip the end of the sesor and gently slide it out.
same way putting it back in,only put tape on the head of the bolt to hold it in the socket.

sorry guys.i had to
but who knows,maybe this will help somebody