2005 Ford Taurus Camshaft Synchronizor

[Bullet]

I replaced the synchronizer in my Ford Taurus but am still getting the code for it.  When i replaced it, I marked the position of the original one so i could make sure the new one went in the same position.  I think the problem is that the original one was slipping (gears were worn badly) so the TDC position was no longer correct.  Anyone have any advice or an easy way to get cylinder 1 on TDC and this thing in the right position? 

 

Thanks.

[7Toes]

is ther not a sensor to that could that sensor be bad

[hxtr]

I found this... maybe some of this will help.

Camshaft Sensor Magnet may Damage Synchronizers

Engine -- Verified

The magnet for the camshaft position sensor may fall out of its mount and damage the synchronizers. This causes long crank times when starting the engine and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. If this happens, both the magnets and the synchronizers need to be replaced.

http://repairpal.com/ford/taurus

 

and this was helpful in me understanding what that does. 
http://www.ehow.co.uk/facts_7547058_cam-synchronizer-ford-taurus.html

 

And this video helped me understand how to replace one.. might be a clue for you in it. Looks like a pain to change.

[hxtr]

is ther not a sensor to that could that sensor be bad

No it goes direct to the computer.  But the one thing was replacing the magnets and the sensor. This is not a small part. Looks about 10 or so inches long. Has a great on the end that spinks with the engine. Replaces the old way of doing timing i guess. It controls the fuel injectors basked of #1 piston at the highest point. If not installed exactly correct it will not work. Must be the same way it was taken off. 

[little_old_man]

I replaced the synchronizer in my Ford Taurus but am still getting the code for it.  When i replaced it, I marked the position of the original one so i could make sure the new one went in the same position.  I think the problem is that the original one was slipping (gears were worn badly) so the TDC position was no longer correct.  Anyone have any advice or an easy way to get cylinder 1 on TDC and this thing in the right position? 

 

Thanks.

 

That's an easy fix, buy a new Chevy.  

[hxtr]

 

I replaced the synchronizer in my Ford Taurus but am still getting the code for it.  When i replaced it, I marked the position of the original one so i could make sure the new one went in the same position.  I think the problem is that the original one was slipping (gears were worn badly) so the TDC position was no longer correct.  Anyone have any advice or an easy way to get cylinder 1 on TDC and this thing in the right position? 

 

Thanks.

 

That's an easy fix, buy a new Chevy.  

Yea everyone should go by a Government Motors car or truck. hahahaa 

[hxtr]

I replaced the synchronizer in my Ford Taurus but am still getting the code for it.  When i replaced it, I marked the position of the original one so i could make sure the new one went in the same position.  I think the problem is that the original one was slipping (gears were worn badly) so the TDC position was no longer correct.  Anyone have any advice or an easy way to get cylinder 1 on TDC and this thing in the right position? 

 

Thanks.

I mist part of your question. To get top dead center... pull the spark plug.... put a screw driver in the hole.... crank the engine over how ever your car does that until the screw driver is as high as it will go. That is top dead center. 

 

My honda had a place to put a 21mm socket on to rotate the engine. Not sure if that video explains how.. but doing a timing belt you have to get TDC. 

[Bullet]

thanks hxtr.

i was hoping for an easy way to find TDC without pulling #1 (like timing marks, or some other "cheat" experienced auto guys have). i think it has to be on the compression stroke too.

 

it can only go in fourteen ways (14 splines on it), maybe i just keep trying till the code goes away...lol.

 

i saw a vid where a guy welded a nub on the end of a spark plug and put it in cylinder 1, manually rotated the motor till it hit and marked the harmonic balancer, rotated the other way till it hit and marked it again.  the center between the 2 marks was TDC.

 

 

and LOM, i've actually owned way more GMs than Fords.  they all have their problems.  i bought the ford after 3 gms with intake manifold gasket leaks because of dexcool (even though i got gm to pay for one of them).

[Damage_inc-]

ok waht was the origanil problem .or ses code?

[ldoz]

There should be marks on crankshaft pulley for TDC

They make a tool that locks the synchronizer in place when at TDC

Autozone may have one to borrow

[loaderXI]

[KaptCrunch]

I replaced the synchronizer in my Ford Taurus but am still getting the code for it.  When i replaced it, I marked the position of the original one so i could make sure the new one went in the same position.  I think the problem is that the original one was slipping (gears were worn badly) so the TDC position was no longer correct.  Anyone have any advice or an easy way to get cylinder 1 on TDC and this thing in the right position? 

 

Thanks.

remove front valve cover (one closest to rad) and the center set of rockers is cly 5, rotate engine till they rock, (open int and close ex valve) thats # 1 cly TDC

 

to verifi look at crankshaft position gauge should be on or near zero. open #1 sparkplug and use a straw to check position of piston while moving piston up/down 

 

turning crank till straw stops moving and now mark crank pulley with white paint or chalk so zero lines up on timing gauge,

 

now line up crank sensor outer shell, so that is plug centerd of swing stops of wire connection hitting manifold,don't tighen down,

 

 now look at how the center shaft spinning lug with magnet on it interfaces with sensor hall pick-up line them parrelle

 

mount sensor now with anolog multi-meter set to millivolt an hook to sensor leads, now keep rotate crankshaft in running direction

 

til you get meter needle moves when white marks align with zero, while moving outer sensor shell to achive alignment