Broken Cam Position Sensor Removal, Bad Day!

[@lightpawshird]

I had one break off inside the block today too. I used a 1/2 sheet metal bolt with a 9/16" head and used it to screw into the plastic and through the back of it (pushing down against the side of the hole with the wratchet to drill into the broken plastic housing.. used the screw driver method originally explained here to pull it out.. easy and simple.

[@74stevedc]

Yes, Remember it wasn't fun glad you were able to get it out.

[@lightpawshird]

@@74stevedc Than you for making this video!

[@74stevedc]

@@lightpawshird Thanks for watching.

[@74stevedc]

This particular one is a 2007 F150 probably all your 5.4 trinton engines 1997-2010? Will work on probably any make or model.

[@anarchybuildz1749]

This just happened to me the same way you explained it but, I tried to take it out with a screwdriver and I think I ended up sending that plastic right inside and now my whole finger fits in, what do you recommend doing ?

[@74stevedc]

I like the drill bit, it wasn't fun that's for sure, let me know how it turns out.

[@TrevorGottschall]

This same thing happened to what did you do?

[@74stevedc]

Did you watch my video, I used a sharp drill bit,

[@undrejohnson2588]

I'm trying to replace mines now...I can't seem to get it out!😢

[@74stevedc]

There definitely not fun Undre, The drill bit worked well for me.

[@undrejohnson2588]

@74stevedc....is that the only way to pull it out? I've been trying to get it out for over an hour now...I sprayed some wd40 on it

[@74stevedc]

@@undrejohnson2588 I only did it that one time. I remember when it breaks off there's really not much to work with.

[@timbuk2.019]

I pushed mine back into the block I gues it will chew it up but I should've warmed up my engine before

[@74stevedc]

I feel your pain, definitely not a fun project.

[@74stevedc]

This truck has 290,000 miles and climbing daily.

[@PedroMendez-i7j]

I tried to remove mine but it fell in... It's that bad?

[@74stevedc]

It was my first time doing it, I'd try a drill bit or a easy out Pedro, hopefully it works for you. I was worried that would happen, but you have to get it out or timing will be way off and possibly not run.

[@tdeleonxx]

What should I use if the broken camshaft is plastic that's stuck inside ?

[@74stevedc]

I used a new drill bit found the tightest fitting one and tapped it in. Mine broke off so I couldn't use pliers. A easy out might be another option and a pb blaster soaking overnight if you have a option to. Thanks for watching my videos I really appreciate it.

[@linmatthew6197]

thanx you relly helps me alot 🎉

[@74stevedc]

Hi Mathew, Glad to hear it went well it's never a good thing seeing something break off like that.

[@74stevedc]

Start off with the smallest bit first, that way you can work your way up. Tap drill bit in try to rotate bit tapping it in with hammer they rust in. Side note bought cheap harbor freight kit and this bit was razor sharp never used, dull worn out bit might not work for you,🍻

[@lightpawshird]

Use the bolt method above. No chance of damaging the threads in the block. Using a drill bit your going to get shavings down inside your engine that is going to cause future problems and high repair bills. Using a sharp tipped 1/2" sheet metal bolt with a 9/16" head you will thread through the plastic and then can use the flat head screw driver to pop out the plastic like a cork'