940 Crank Sensor

In a word...NO.

Tim..

I doubt the engine runs now. The sensor is not easy to replace when it breaks off, but I believe it can be replaced without removing the gearbox. Be sure to write down for future use the words you invent while trying to get the broken piece out ;-)

FWIW, I just replaced the crank sensor and sensor bracket on my 1990

I had to replace the bracket because I broke the cheesy little thing while trying to get the sensor out.

I believe the 940 is the same engine so be forewarned bracket is very weak and in general poorly designed.

Don't make the same mistake; it required removing the gear box. I did not drop it completely, just dropped the shaft and pulled it back a bit.

Make sure you use antiseize compound at assembly.

My mechanic suggested after the fact to melt/burn out the broken sensor with a propane torch

jimB

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I broke mine too, the bracket/bell housing insert is a bit thin. I tried to lock the flywheel here for head job (works great on 360s). I just hot melt glued it back on with a bit of supporting plate over the top, intending to fix it properly later and havn't bothered in about 2 years, its still fine.

It is needed and the engine won't work without it. I think you can just buy a new bracket, I must get round to that.

I must live a charmed life.

My wife's 740 NA w/ Regina wouldn't start.

I figured the crank sensor was the culprit, so I got a used one from a U Pull It (I love those places; having not removed one before, I "experimented" on the hulk, and replaced it.

It was a five minute job, easy access from above to the 10mm bolt; the bolt came out and then the sensor slid out, easy as you please.

No bracket issues to deal with.

I must live a charmed life.

My wife's 740 NA w/ Regina wouldn't start.

I figured the crank sensor was the culprit, so I got a used one from a U Pull It (I love those places; having not removed one before, I "experimented" on the hulk), and replaced it.

It was a five minute job, easy access from above to the 10mm bolt; the bolt came out and then the sensor slid up and out, easy as you please.

No bracket issues to deal with.