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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: randyl on November 11, 2010, 09:26:47 PM

Title: Mount for Camshaft Sensor?
Post by: randyl on November 11, 2010, 09:26:47 PM
I own a 1997 Suzuki Sidekick a 1.8L DOHC 5sp Manual transmission - and in the process of changing the camshaft sensor (after replacing the ECU, I was still pulling codes for it. I'm pretty sure both were bad), the mount that the camshaft sensor's screws go into broke off - at just barely past finger tight.  I wish I could say that I was pounding on it or that there was any abuse, but there wasn't, at least since I picked up the vehicle. 

Question is - what do I need to look for to find this mount for the sensor?  Is it something that I can grab off of a different year Sidekick, and what is it called?  I've gotten other parts for the vehicle through Rockauto.com but have no idea what this part would be called - I can't find anything that looks like it, and it's definitely not something that comes up in forums as often as camshaft sensor issues.

Any help would be much appreciated.  Thanks

Title: Re: Mount for Camshaft Sensor?
Post by: wildgoody on November 12, 2010, 07:49:49 AM
That part only is available on a 1.8 DOHC engine, not on the common 1.6
engine. Call Hawk's Suzuki Parts 1-888-Samurai and ask them for the part,
they should be able to help you

Wild
Title: Re: Mount for Camshaft Sensor?
Post by: randyl on November 12, 2010, 11:10:04 AM
Thanks for the reply!  I ended up ordering the cam cap with the cam sensor mount from 1-888-samurai. A few places tried to sell me the wrong part, and these guys listened to what I had to say, double-checked it, and the part is in the mail.  You're a lifesaver.  I'm not a mechanic - I grew up farming so I've got some mechanical experience, but I've never done car engine work before.  The rest of the process sounds like it'll be fun, but doable.  I really appreciate the help!