Ok, its about -20, I have an insulated, non heated shop to install the sensor in. Should I do it? I'm somewhat able to do my own maintenance, installed my own gauges, exhaust, intake, r&r rad/move puke bottle, IAT, FASS 95 HPFP, etc.

I've heard horror stories, any suggestions?

 

hahaha well first i would say check my thread out i think the reasong mine is so bad is because the truck spent 60000 in michigan so depending on what the corrosion looks like i would say do it i called a local dealer and they said 320 to replace it and the part is 120 i got the part from napa for 40 and if you factor in the dewalt cordless that is now no good ide say im right about there the starter can be a pain too my best suggestion is to get the top bolt from the top best of luck keep us posted

 

It's tucked in between the VP44 and block. With PS pump in way. Can sort of see it from undeneath.
Try 10 mm socket on 1/4 flex extension. You might get lucky.
Good luck

 

are you talking about the camshaft or crank sensor. From what I've read, the crank sensor is behind the starter...

 

I did my own, remove the starter and it is right there, took less than an hour including the dirt removal from the left eye. Not too sure what to tell you about the cold though....I'm a fair weather mechanic!

 

When I changed mine I started the truck and warmed it up good then at least my hands stayed warm for a while. While I had the starter down, checked the contacts and cleaned them. Good luck

 

just dont overtighten the bolt

 

Thats a good idea. Other option is get a 500w halogen lamp underneath with you. It will provide a little bit of heat.

 

IF it's not stuck, this is a trivial job. There's a good write up on this forum too. Mine was a Texas truck, the sensor wasn't stuck, and it took me less than an hour to change it out, laying in the street. (in pleasant weather, not like you're dealing with)
If your truck has lived most of it's life in a corrosive environment, and your local shops AREN'T thieves, you might want to consider just having them do it.

 

2000 crankshaft position sensor is gonna be behind the starter, a bit of a pita if you break the sensor off in the block lol. on 2001's there is the camshaft position sensor, which you can get to with a few long extenstions from the back of the vp, its in between the vp and ps pump...5mm allen head. -jake