urban_sub Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I am going to replace the CMP sensor because when I place a little pressure on it while the engine is running, it dies and won't restart. I have to play around with it a little to get the car to start again. Is this easy to change in a 96 Legacy sedan? A Chilton says to remove timing belt, cam sprocket and covers before removing the sensor. Is it really that much to do? It looks like just a retaining bolt, pull and replace. Is there a DIY that I can reference before getting my hands dirty? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow65 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 you should have the 2.2 so really it is that easy. undo bolt replace. on my 2.5 if i remember right it helps to pull the valve covers. worse case scenario would be pulling the valve cover, none of this pull timing cover and gear crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOthis Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 +1^ extremely simple to replace i think its either a 10mm or a 12mm bolt and connector and wola.....how many miles are on the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Is this easy to change in a 96 Legacy sedan? yep!A Chiltoneeewwww!!!Is it really that much to do? no.It looks like just a retaining bolt, pull and replace.that's it! don't you like good news?! Is there a DIY that I can reference before getting my hands dirty?not really anything to it, like you already figured out. it would be almost as complicated as a DIY for filling your water glass. don't sweat it, just ignore your Chiltonofcrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 [...]A Chilton says to remove timing belt, cam sprocket and covers [...]It wouldn't surprise me if it said to remove them in that order, either. :-\ Here's someplace you don't want to go to for answers: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_replace_the_camshaft_position_sensor_on_a_96_Subaru_Legacy_2.2_Liter_V4_engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow65 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 It wouldn't surprise me if it said to remove them in that order, either. :-\ Here's someplace you don't want to go to for answers: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_replace_the_camshaft_position_sensor_on_a_96_Subaru_Legacy_2.2_Liter_V4_engine why, those look like solid answers to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinthe202 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Here's someplace you don't want to go to for answers:http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_replace_the_camshaft_position_sensor_on_a_96_Subaru_Legacy_2.2_Liter_V4_engine Wait a minute... so what you're telling me... is that even though it's on the internet... it's... NOT true.... :eek: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban_sub Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 Hey, That was my question on that Wiki - nah, not really (Subaru with a V4?). Thank for all the feedback. I have more confidence in myself to replace this. Eventhough the car has 145K miles I still want to keep her alive. I know about the Chilton and that is why I questioned it here. But $1 @ garage sale sounded like a bargain to me. Guess I'm a little cheap to order the $75 CD manual. I just received the part and will probably try the replacement this weekend between all the 4th BBQs. You all have a great 4th of July celebration and I'll let you know how this went afterwards. jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban_sub Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Ok - that was a pathetically easy replacement. The head bolt of this 2.2L engine looks like it is in the way, but a twist of the sensor gave a little more clearance so to tilt it out. The new one went in as the old one came out. Torqued the retaining bolt to 36 ft-lbs. As I removed the electrical connector, I noticed that one of the contacts was bent a little. Maybe this was my problem in the first place and I now have a used replacement part. Oh well it wasn't a overly priced part. I'm glad the car is back in order. It seems to run a little better. I can't imagine that the signal from this sensor is directly amplified to provide spark plug juice. Ah - its probably psychological. jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Ok - that was a pathetically easy replacement.[...]Yeah! Chilton's can make an easy job seem overly complicated, but they also sometimes do the reverse. There's nothing quite like taking something apart only to find that the next step requires a tool you don't have handy, or having a procedure sound much less complicated than it is. It reminds me of a joke a friend tells about home improvement books; the project is adding a second story to a house -- first step, "Remove roof and temporarily set aside." I can't imagine that the signal from this sensor is directly amplified to provide spark plug juice.[...]Not directly, but it's used to trigger timing of control circuitry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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