Can anyone identify this?

[Buickpower808]

Is this some type of distributor? What cars use this and where? Thank for your support.

 

[Nasty Wendy]

Thats the camshaft position sensor. Its turned by the camshaft like a distributor would be but it does none of the same fucntions as a distributor. The fuel injected Turbo Buicks all used them so that would be the models from 1984-1987.

 

[Buickpower808]

You are a big help. Thanks for your support.

 

[WPP-Bill]

You are a big help. Thanks for your support.

In case you need a replacement, we do have these available.

NAP CSS202A Turbo Buick Camshaft Sensor

 

[novaderrik]

Thats the camshaft position sensor. Its turned by the camshaft like a distributor would be but it does none of the same fucntions as a distributor. The fuel injected Turbo Buicks all used them so that would be the models from 1984-1987.

i think it was also used on all the 86-89 fwd cars with the SFI 3.8 in them, too. so LeSabres and what not.

 

[Buickpower808]

This part is for a friend. I sent him the link that you provided for that brand new part. Not sure if he needs a new one. In any case, thanks to you all for your outstanding support. Have a nice day.

 

[Turbo-Archie]

Sometimes you can replace the cap but I don't understand how they fail.

The big problem with these is the side load from the oil pump. It takes out the brass bushing.



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[Buickpower808]

Thanks Archie. Your support is greatly appreciated.

 

[gsgns4me]

i think it was also used on all the 86-89 fwd cars with the SFI 3.8 in them, too. so LeSabres and what not.

I believe the cam sensors on FWD 3.8's are about the size of a 50 cent piece and mounted in the front of the timing cover just a little below and to the left of the water pump.

 

[Buickpower808]

Thanks Dwayne, I'll pass this info to my friend. Your support is greatly appreciated.