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DougBier
Senior Member
78 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2015 : 11:20:14 AM
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I have a DT466 with egr that needs a new cam sensor. Do I need to get an air gap tool to do the job ? can I just install the sensor without checking air gap ? On older Dt's I just installed the sensor . When I pulled the old one I couldn't find a shim |
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valleybusman
Top Member
USA
798 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2015 : 07:34:29 AM
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anybody know ? |
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second.flood
Top Member
USA
640 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2015 : 08:18:36 AM
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I check the air gap each time. I seldom ever need to shim though.
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krmvcs
Advanced Member
362 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2015 : 09:31:05 AM
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there is a special tool with a dial indicator that takes the place of the cam sensor. bolt it in, crank the engine and itll tell you how much you need to shim it. |
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eddo
Advanced Member
USA
311 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2015 : 1:46:58 PM
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I've never had to shim one either- til last week.
The truck (with a 466E) threw a Cam Sensor Code, and when I pulled it out, the end was cracked and you could see where it has been rubbing against the gear. This one was installed by the dealer last fall when they replaced the front cover. Apparently, they didn't check for needed shims either... |
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DougBier
Senior Member
78 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2015 : 8:34:20 PM
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That's what I am trying to find out . What is used to decide on the shim and where did you get it ? If I have to buy one I need some help on the info I can use . Do I need this tool . Thanks |
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krmvcs
Advanced Member
362 Posts |
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DougBier
Senior Member
78 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2015 : 11:47:23 AM
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Okay I am back for some more help .I pulled the cam sensor that I put in .I installed a new one last year.Bus would never start.So I ordered a new one by vin .I checked the depth of the hole .I then measured the sensor .Should there be a 1/4 inch between the gear and the sensor ? |
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krmvcs
Advanced Member
362 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2015 : 12:39:17 PM
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negative. just like any magnetic pickup type sensor it should be very close but not touching. im not looking at the manual but this guy says its supposed to be between .025 and .030 inches. if the gap is too big you'll have starting/performance issues. if there is no gap the cam gear will chew up your new sensor and still not start, and may introduce cam sensor debris into your motor. |
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DougBier
Senior Member
78 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2015 : 2:05:51 PM
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What am i looking for on the gear ? A raised area,or knub |
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valleybusman
Top Member
USA
798 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2015 : 09:10:11 AM
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How are coming with this |
Edited by - valleybusman on 02/21/2015 9:52:46 PM |
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eddo
Advanced Member
USA
311 Posts |
Posted - 02/23/2015 : 12:22:32 PM
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my shims came in the box with the new sensor.
The old sensor was just barely rubbing, So I added 2 shims- because as was said- you don't want it hitting. So far so good. It came with instructions on how to check the gap, and like a real man, I threw them away... lol
I would say 1/4 of an inch is way to big. if that is what you have, I would say you have something else going on- or the wrong part. |
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DougBier
Senior Member
78 Posts |
Posted - 02/23/2015 : 8:43:55 PM
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When I went in to pick up the sensor they gave me one with shims and a metal bracket .When I got back to the school it didn't match mine . Went back and when using my vin he found there was 2nd part to sensor . Found out the one my engine take is the same as a crank sensor . Was told they make no shims . I also did some checking and if I am right I have no power to the CMP .I checked with the key on and using my Fluke meter nothing . So where do I start. |
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second.flood
Top Member
USA
640 Posts |
Posted - 02/24/2015 : 07:00:21 AM
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What year is the bus? What codes were there before you started working on it? Symptoms?
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DougBier
Senior Member
78 Posts |
Posted - 02/24/2015 : 12:36:14 PM
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It's an 05 had lots of codes 432,453 454 .Bus was running bad and losing power .Wouldn't start the next day .Found bad grounds for the ecm and IDM .fixed that and those codes cleared then said CMP was bad .Set a code 145 |
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DougBier
Senior Member
78 Posts |
Posted - 02/24/2015 : 1:28:50 PM
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I was able to test the lead to the CMP .I showed 1.5 volts using a volt meter .I am hopingnow to be told which direction to go ? Maybe a bad pigtail ? Thanks |
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valleybusman
Top Member
USA
798 Posts |
Posted - 02/25/2015 : 08:49:16 AM
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Sounds like a bad relay .Did you check those out ? |
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