What is this?!?

[centino88]

Hi guys..I have a Fabia 1.4 mpi 2001.. today I found this oil leaking from this piece in the picture, I think that is the crankshaft sensor, does anyone know what is the product code and how to change it?

 

Many Thanks!

Edited 13 March, 2016 by centino88

[Tech1e]

That's the camshaft sensor.

To change it you just remove the bolt and pull it out.

[centino88]

Thanks do you know the product code/ VAG n.? I haven't found it on the bay..

[Breezy_Pete]

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/390477-mpi-cam-sensor-part-number-and-location/

 

 

How about just replacing the o-ring that seals it though? N 90422201  (item 8A)  17x2.5mm  Might be a considerably cheaper solution, if the engine is behaving itself other than the oil leak.

Edited 13 March, 2016 by Wino

[centino88]

Thanks for the reply. Mine looks straight at the end, I have found one that is bended on the plug attachment.

[Tech1e]

That's a 16v camshaft sensor that is bent.

[centino88]

The engine is fine. I've just notice this leaking.

[gazpot0111645]

That's the camshaft sensor.

To change it you just remove the bolt and pull it out.

 

Wouldn't that be a crankshaft sensor in the block?

[Breezy_Pete]

Just change the o-ring then.

[Tech1e]

Wouldn't that be a crankshaft sensor in the block?

Camshaft is in the block too.

Crank sensor is in the gearbox as it picks up off the flywheel.

[centino88]

I'll try the o ring first. The sensor is too much expensive..

[centino88]

Do you recommend any particular product to clean this sensor from the oil? If the sensor is not working properly.. which problems can cause?

Edited 13 March, 2016 by centino88

[Breezy_Pete]

I'm a big fan of a very widely applicable cellulose-based cleaner known in the UK as 'kitchen roll'.

Edited 13 March, 2016 by Wino

[centino88]

Aahhahahaha!  ok!

[wiredsoftware]

Definitely the camshaft sensor there, I've just replaced mine on my MPI. The part Wino suggested is the right one if you need the whole sensor, and yes it should stick straight out. They seem to be quite hard to get hold of on the aftermarket, mine was a genuine one, £35 from a Skoda dealer. My local motor factors could only supply the bent ones from a 16 valve, and I can confirm that the 16V one does NOT fit (I tried it!).

Techie is also right that this is not crank sensor, when you are looking under the bonnet and the cam one is straight in front of you, the crank one is off to the right side of the block, on top of the gearbox housing facing the sky, and is a flat design with a 45 degree slant to the wire connector.

Edited 14 March, 2016 by wiredsoftware

[Skodub]

Is this an over head valve engine? Sorry, not too familiar with this particular engine.

[TMB]

Is this an over head valve engine? Sorry, not too familiar with this particular engine.

 

Yes it's basically the same engine as was used in the old rear-engined Estelles/Rapids.

[Skodub]

Yes it's basically the same engine as was used in the old rear-engined Estelles/Rapids.

 

Ah I see, that explains the cam sensor location then.