another CPS replaced here, on a 1995 3.0L 150,000 miles.
the "c vane" on top of the shaft was bent, and i was able to crudely bend it back to somewhat of a round shape.. nowhere near perfect i really expected it would have torn up the new sensor on the first crank of the motor... But actually, it seems to be working fine! only 300miles on it so far, but running as smooth as it ever does (a little rough is the norm i've decided), certainly doesn't seem to have a fuel timing issue at all and the CEL has stayed off!! That was my main goal, get that darn light to go off. I used a pair of pliers and just kinda "gave it a whirl".. and maybe just got lucky but is worth a shot before you replace it IMO. Another poster did this more wisely by using a socket just the right size to judge how to shape it... good idea...
sensor was $27.. took 20 minutes total. Used a long extension and unplugged a couple vaccum lines and an electrical connection to allow easier access.
when i did mine in my ranger the cam sensor was destroyed. due to the fact that the housing was wobbled out causing the shaft to move around taking the sensor out.
so i wound up replacing the whole thing. the 4.0l plenums are different from the 3.0l.
and you can't see the sensor from the top.
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1996 ford ranger xlt extended cab,2wd,4.0L v6,5spd,3.08 gears, tornado intake spacer, msd ignition,sun super tach2, k&n air filter, nascar oil filter.
I know this thread has been extensively discussed and has a lot of information. However, I can't seem to find the camshaft position sensor on my 2000 Ranger 3.0L 6 cyl with the V engine. There are close-up pictures of the sensor on the car and a parts diagram in this thread, but I can't seem to identify the area on my engine based on those pictures.
I read I should be able to inspect the sensor without taking anything apart. Do any of you guys happen to have any more pictures showing the general location of the sensor in relation to other engine parts?
I found it, and I appreciate your help. The parts diagram I was looking at gave me the impression the sensor was on the front of the engine. As soon as I took a look at the back of the engine, I saw the sensor right away.
cool,cool, and your welcome! no there not! like most ford engines there in the front... these are in the back of the block!!! my buddies 29 is in the same spot... the 2.9l,3.0l,4.ol are all in the same spot..
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jack, slackmaster #7
1996 ford ranger xlt extended cab,2wd,4.0L v6,5spd,3.08 gears, tornado intake spacer, msd ignition,sun super tach2, k&n air filter, nascar oil filter.
How do I get to it I can get one screw out but the other one is blocked by one of the lines going into the water pump can it be removed from the water pump?
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