10-08-2020, 09:12 AM
it's a 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 / Auto.
There is an oil leak at the back of the head. I am certain it is the Camshaft Position Sensor shaft o-ring seal. I bought a new one with the Suzuki label for $10.
Marked and removed the housing. The O-ring that is between the housing and the black plastic sensor cap was installed wrong, is crimped, and is swelled from leaking oil. This O-ring has an o-ring incorporated onto it for the sensor electrical connector.
I have searched high and low for this o-ring, a part number, or anything. Nor can I find the black plastic cap (not that I need one).
I find nothing, not even an online picture.
I am tempted (I typically would never do this) to cut the old o-ring to fit as best as possible, and fill the gap with RTV silicone.
Please tell me there is a source for this o-ring. And share the source.
There is an oil leak at the back of the head. I am certain it is the Camshaft Position Sensor shaft o-ring seal. I bought a new one with the Suzuki label for $10.
Marked and removed the housing. The O-ring that is between the housing and the black plastic sensor cap was installed wrong, is crimped, and is swelled from leaking oil. This O-ring has an o-ring incorporated onto it for the sensor electrical connector.
I have searched high and low for this o-ring, a part number, or anything. Nor can I find the black plastic cap (not that I need one).
I find nothing, not even an online picture.
I am tempted (I typically would never do this) to cut the old o-ring to fit as best as possible, and fill the gap with RTV silicone.
Please tell me there is a source for this o-ring. And share the source.