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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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I HAVE THE TRUCK ABOUT A MONTH. ON MY WAY HOME DRIVING ABOUT 30 MINUTES THE ENGINE DIES! IT STARTS THEN DRIVE A COUPLE OF MINUTES THEN DIES 3 MORE TIMES. WHEN IS STARTED THE 4TH TIME IT STAYED RUNNING BUT NOW I GET SOME KLANK OR STRONG PUFF FROM THE FRONT LEFT ONLY WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL AND NOT EVERYTIME. I WAS GOING TO LEAVE FOR TAHOE TONIGHT BUT NOT SURE IF THIS IS A PROBLEM OR IF IT HAS PASSED?

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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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Sounds like what was wrong with my boss's truck and it was a camshaft sensor
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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Not sure what you mean about strange klunk or puff from front left but the engine dieing could be your cam position sensor. There famous for these!!
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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Where?

Originally Posted by lancer
Not sure what you mean about strange klunk or puff from front left but the engine dieing could be your cam position sensor. There famous for these!!
THANKS FOR THE HELP AND WHERE MIGHT I FIND THIS SENSOR?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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If you look at the harmonic balancer on the front of the motor its located at about a 10:00(or upper left). I have never changed mine yet but from what i've read there pretty easy. A 10mm bolt holds it in. Once removed it should just pull out. You may have to wiggle it a bit. They say there sometimes tight to get out. Let us know how you make out! P.S You'll have to unplug it first.
 
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