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Title: Vectra 1.8 X18XE Crank Sensor
Post by: Jimbob on 05 November 2009, 09:07:04

Anyone done a Vectra 1.8 X18XE Crank Sensor

ok or a pig?  doesnt look 'too bad' in TIS, but hard to tell...

Cheers

Title: Re: Vectra 1.8 X18XE Crank Sensor
Post by: vxlnut on 05 November 2009, 09:59:34

I have never done one on a 1.8, but have done them on a 2.0 vectra.  I know on the 2.0 a lot of people re-route the cable because it is awkward to get into the original position. 

Depends on how fussy you are really.  I re-routed mine on my old 2.0 and it worked away no probs.

Title: Re: Vectra 1.8 X18XE Crank Sensor
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 November 2009, 10:26:08

Fiddly and dont do it whilst its hot, its un-doing the bolt that is the hardest bit as its obscured by the aircon bracket.

Removing the exhaust heat shield helps you get your hand in.

Title: Re: Vectra 1.8 X18XE Crank Sensor
Post by: Jimbob on 05 November 2009, 10:28:52

cheers, tis shows the heatshield removed.


any easier from underneath?

Title: Re: Vectra 1.8 X18XE Crank Sensor
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 November 2009, 10:34:32

Quote

cheers, tis shows the heatshield removed.


any easier from underneath?

Nope, subframe and antiroll bar are in the way

Title: Re: Vectra 1.8 X18XE Crank Sensor
Post by: Jimbob on 05 November 2009, 10:38:28

cheers, good starting point then....knowing where to attack from  ;D