Changing crank sensor

[golf newbie]

if you mean the front subframe no its not held on by the engine.

Think you will need to undo the allen bolt to remove the front mount.

[nightroamer]

Right, got the blighter out.

It's a siemens, were they originally fitted? Or is it after Market?

[nightroamer]

Thanks to everyone for all the help, managed to test the car with a borrowed sensor and it's working.

Next question, gsf currently sell a replacement for 42.30 but the guy says it's their own brand?! Anyone know who they use?

The alternatives I can find are VDO or FAE both 76.80 from euro car parts.

Simply cannot afford vw it's well over 100.

What do you guys think?

Thanks

[thai-wronghorse]

Avoid their own brand cheapo version as you''l no doubt be changing it again in 6 months. Go for the mid range priced one.

[Khare]

Avoid their own brand cheapo version as you''l no doubt be changing it again in 6 months. Go for the mid range priced one.

This.

I bought the VDO one from ECP, it was £50 something at the time though 

[Reasty]

As said steer well clear of the cheaper units as they are bad quality and you will be replacing it again in a few months,I bought the FAE one last year when I changed mine and it's been fine, so go for either that one or the vdo.

[nightroamer]

Thanks all, went for the VDO. Get a years warranty too so Im happy.

Finally she's back on the road.