crank position sensor

Mongo · Apr 21, 2018

hi,

There's a 4.o litre petrol p38 on feebay that looks nice but the engine cuts out when it gets warm.

The seller claims that this is due to a faulty crank position sensor.

is that correct or a pile of bs?

pete12345 · Apr 21, 2018

I fink it could be that but u really need diagnostics on it

Mongo · Apr 21, 2018

kind of difficult as the car is in Aberdeen and I'm in London.

it looks a clean enough car and the mileage stacks up as I've checked it on the DVLA website.

seems a bit weird that a crank sensor would make it cut out when warm.

johnnyb70 · Apr 22, 2018

That's a typical failure mode. When it cools it will start fine and probably continue ok until you stop and get heat soak off the engine.

Mongo · Apr 22, 2018

what's involved with changing the sensor?

is it an expensive job?

The car comes with a new sensor to put on

Mongo · Apr 22, 2018

I've also spotted a td6 diesel on a 04 plate.

described as Smokey and sluggish it would appear to have a faulty turbo, but you can buy a replacement for about 300 quid.

td6 or 4 litre petrol???

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