Cam Position Sensor Removal

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Originally Posted by Matt B

Gentlemen, is THAT the crankshaft sensor?!? It's located right below the left cylinder head (driver side). Mine is leaky but it isn't round. I removed a small metal piece (like a small fender, tray, latch, whatever) that was secured with an 8mm nut.
The Sensor itself seems to be not round, there is no twisting possible. I can wiggle it, but it doesn't come out. What am I doing wrong?

Yes, that is the CAM sensor. The sensor is round with a tab to capture the bolt and aluminum shield. Once the bolt is removed, the sensor must be carefully pulled out. Twisting it gently can help. I had a bunch of stuff removed when I changed mine so access was much better. Jerry sells the replacement o-rings for these but mine was cracked as well. I sealed it with epoxy and so far so good. I also purchased a spare from Phil.