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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: N900 MJT on 30 July 2010, 14:34

Title: Engine Speed Sensor
Post by: N900 MJT on 30 July 2010, 14:34

Hi Guys

Need a quick answer on this one!

Can anybody tell me an easy way to replace the ESS as i really dont want to remove the enigine mount!

I dont mind it being fidly!!

Cheers

Mitch

Title: Re: Engine Speed Sensor
Post by: rubjonny on 30 July 2010, 15:35

its right behind the engine mount, so you cant do it any other way. dunno why you're scared to remove it since its really easy!
undo top fixing from the mount, jack engine up till it lifts off the mount. remove 3 starter motor bolts and smaller bolt holding metal coolant pipe to bracket and it comes right out. remove bolt holding crank sensor in then swap, easy.

clean out the crank sensor bolt head and tap the tool in with a hammer to ensure its all the way in.  good spray with proper penetrating oil might be an idea too

Title: Re: Engine Speed Sensor
Post by: Khare on 30 July 2010, 21:34

Just remove the engine mount, it's only a quick job.