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Old 01-20-2019, 11:52 AM
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Camshaft position sensor change.

Have a 95 Maxima and got an error code to replace the camshaft position sensor so I Bought one from Autozone. I could also see a small oil leak from around the sensor as well I took the old one out but when I tried to install the new one it would not seat completely up against the engine.

The O ring on the old sensor is flat and I can see where the oil leak is coming from. the O ring on the new sensor is nice and round but this is what’s stopping the sensor from going in all the way.

How do I solve this problem?
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Apply a little Vaseline to the O ring and try installing the sensor with a little back and forth twisting motion.
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Old 01-20-2019, 01:49 PM
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I put a little engine oil around the gasket and tried twisting the sensor while pushing REAL HARD but that dang thing REFUSES to go in.

SHOOT DARN HECK!
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If you've got a heat gun or a blow dryer handy carefully heat the O ring.

Remove the O ring from the sensor body and heat it up to soften it a bit. Be cautious, don't burn or melt it. Don't heat the sensor ... just the O ring.

Quickly install it back on the sensor and install the sensor in the timing cover.
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GREAT IDEA! Thanks for the tip
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