cam sensor stripped

[javierpuga]

took car out today was running great but started making a noise after i made a run the cam sensor gear is stripped and the gear that connect to it is stripped also what could have caused this and how much would it be to fix.

 

[javierpuga]

heres some pics of the stripped cam sensor heres the link

http://community.webshots.com/user/pugads650

 

[mybuick]

a new cam, cam button, distributor gear, oil filter, gaskets. depending where you get parts from. also drop the oil pan and get shavings out even in the pick up tube.

should be a weekend project

 

[83ttypecooled]

Hi,
That's a drag. I have never heard of this problem before. Misalignment or lubrication, too much sensor depth? You are probably looking at a minimum of $1200 for a good shop to replace the cam and sensor only.It would be a good project for a weekend, if you like doing your own stuff.Good luck!

 

[Blown&Injected]

Rock Auto . com has the Standard Motor Products PC16 cam sensor for about $50 - available again, the entire sensor not just the cap.

That should help a bit.

The cam and oil pan oil pick up R&R is not hard to do with engine in the car.

Any idea on what caused the failure in the first place?

 

[Red Regal T]

Did you just set up the oil pump gears, or something. If you set the oil pump gears too tight, it could cause this cam gear/sensor gear wear.

 

[Lee_Burough]

How many miles on that sensor?

 

[Quick6'n'-K.C.]

Blown&Injected-

Thanks for the part number on the cam sensor, i just ordered a couple, hope i get the entire sensor!

BW

 

[javierpuga]

that sensor that stripped is the origanal sensor that came with the motor it has about 245-250000 milse on it

 

[petesgn]

Does the engine have a high volume oil pump and weight oil do you use ?

 

[javierpuga]

can i get the part number on the cam sensor and web site thanks

 

[Quick6'n'-K.C.]

can i get the part number on the cam sensor and web site thanks

www.rockauto.com
part number pc16 is the entire cam sensor shaft and cap.... i hope so i ordered 4.
BW

 

[TurboDave]

that sensor that stripped is the origanal sensor that came with the motor it has about 245-250000 milse on it

250,000 miles !!!!!

No wonder it wore out!

 

[Lee_Burough]

250,000 miles !!!!!

No wonder it wore out!

Sounds like it might be time to start with a new short block....

 

[javierpuga]

the motor is new it was rebuilt about 4500 miles ago it has the fallowing parts but the cam sensor was not replaced

.030 109 block
.020 turbo crank
Billet centers
Ported 14 bolt GN1 heads w/scorpion rockers
Ported intake (I ported it on a manual mill)
TRW pistons
Total Seal rings
214/210 Crane billet roller
Cometic head gaskets
ARP fasteners
T-66
83 PPH injectors
MaxEffort-R (maffless)
70 MM throttle body
Power plate
Kenne-Bell headers (really nice)
PTE FM
ATR downpipe
Homemade all mandrel 3" exhaust
Accufab regulator
Hotwired 340 pump with Kenne-Bell Boost-a-pump @17.5 volts
Modified factory fuel lines
Heating and A/C removed
4 core radiator

 

[TurboDave]

Since you installed a new billet roller, how was the cam nose stack up?
Possible the stack up might have moved the cam gear in or out too far and the alignment with the cam sensor would have eaten in alive.

 

[javierpuga]

i talked to the engine builder and he said i need this part but do not have the the part number does anybody know what it is thanks


here's the pic
http://community.webshots.com/user/pugads650

 

[Grumpy]

Since you installed a new billet roller, how was the cam nose stack up?
Possible the stack up might have moved the cam gear in or out too far and the alignment with the cam sensor would have eaten in alive.

Dave beat me to it ...

 

[Red Regal T]

At last, 15 posts in........with all those mods, obvously something wasn't lined up. Don't know much about billet roller cams, but always hear a lot of horror stories connected to rollers.

THIS HAS BEEN ONE OF THEM.

 

[87turbot]

im getting ready to order the parts does anybody know whart part that is or what it is called thanks