Quick Tip: P0335 Chevy Crankshaft Sensor - Shim or No Shim?

[@BigDog50001]

Eric was just testing everyone to see if they knew the difference between a micrometer and a vernier caliper! Excellent job!

[@erikjohnson2889]

As a DIYer this is like a huge revelation to me hahahaha!!!! AWESOME. I learn so much on this channel. I had a dream last night that you hired me as an apprentice...a 49 year old drummer working at SMA...your worst nightmare lol

[@mikeholt3545]

That's the kind of knowledge that we love and usually comes from hard lessons

[@Nanotick1]

It's an old trick my grandmother taught me. I read that in the description of the video and just had to see what that funny line was about. Great tips like this takes the guess-work out of the repair job. Thank you South Main Auto Repair.

[@Rbenterprises4]

Great tip about the air gap! I used play dough and measured. I had to use both shims to get the proper air gap. Truck started right up and my oil leak is gone! I also dropped the connector gasket and put it back on to the connector and had to repair the wires with liquid tape. Thanks for the video!

[@ismaelcarrillo3956]

Did you have a crank no start before?

[@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic]

In a situation where you have a straight shot at the hole, Which you don’t always have the ability to do. I like to use the caliper to measure the depth of the reluctor wheel with the bottom depth gauge then measure the sensor and subtract the two. That’s just me though. I think I have a touch of the ocd and if I don’t know exactly what it is it will drive me nuts. Sometimes I still wonder if I did it right anyway. It’s a nightmare. Thank you for taking the time to help us with your videos.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

I used to own a '00 Jimmy. Nothing but problems! When the money light came on for the 7th time in 3 months, I yanked that engine out, parted the truck out, and dropped the engine into a '89 S10 Blazer, and bolted on a Edelbrock intake manifold, manual choke carb, and a chinese HEI distributor off eBay. FIXED! She got 17.5 mpg, WAY better throttle response and low-midrange power. That is, until the chinese HEI module fried itself after just 8k miles. Second one lasted 2k miles. Gutted the second one and installed all Echlin electronics. FIXED again! 😁 Great tip! Even with all the trouble I had with that Jimmy, the crank sensor was the one component I never had to change, lol. I'll definitely remember this one. 👍

[@robertdavis6708]

Never a dull moment in the SMA shop. Great mind candy while I'm waiting to get my eyes examined. Thanks Eric.

[@rogermason1674]

Wow, he even quotes Shakespeare! An edumacated man!

[@onefixitman]

Thank you. I am trouble shooting a crank position sensor today on a 4.3L.

[@bobsoft]

If the crankshaft position sensor, or timing cover, are moved, removed, replaced, or disturbed in any way, the focus point of the sensor changes and the relearn data that the PCM uses is incorrect. If the engine or PCM is replaced, the relearn is necessary as well. Incorrect relearn data has a direct affect on ignition timing and injector timing and will cause a multitude of driveability issues

[@rrmech11]

I seen the ckp sensor rubbed before with a p0300 and tach going bonkers. Great tip.

[@klystron1]

Hi Eric, cool tip we call it 'Blu tack' across the pond. S

[@spelunkerd]

Wow, I never thought I'd find a use for play-doh in the shop.

[@I-watch-at-2x]

A side note to anyone that cares. I was getting a p0300 code on my 2002 chevy silverado. Took it to 3 mechanics, couldn't solve it. I replaced my crank sensor after researching as much as possible. Wasn't throwing a crank code at all. Fixed my p0300. Finally a mechanic says it! Thanks Mr. O!

[@kevinking9874]

Did you have a crank no start? Like not getting any spark?

[@I-watch-at-2x]

@@kevinking9874 No, I had spark.

[@tracydiller4492]

Great tip Dr.O I usually use plasti-gage but I like your way it's fun to play with Play-Doh.Great video Dr.O and as usual keep them coming.PEACE

[@ozzstars_cars]

It takes experience to know when you're in too deep. Nice tip.

[@MReeb-nq9pd]

That’s what she said

[@glassblastcollision]

Verneer caliper not a micrometer. Great tip .My truck needs one starts hard runs ,acelerates rough and then when I shut it off it doesn't start right away.

[@bigrockk2980]

Since I own an 07 chevy, that's a fantastic tip :) Thanks much!

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Good tip for a DIYer ! I like these quick tips !!

[@danhough3924]

Hey Eric great video I just did this on my 1999 gmc sierra. Also did this on my ex wives 2008 Silverado they send 2 in package I measured like you did truck ran great I only had to add one shim

[@baxrok2.]

Haven't even had my morning coffee yet, and I've already got myself a quick tip! Gonna be a good day. Thanks Dr. O!

[@chickmagpunk]

Love the quick tip Tuesday Mr.O! Enjoy your week :)

[@joeestes8114]

This exact thing happened to me, so this video helped me out tremendously! Thanks!

[@pantherplatform]

Fascinating. I'm working on a 2000 gmc sienna with an intermittent misfire. I'm going to try that relearn procedure.

[@stephenanderson439]

Free tip back to Ted Branston ,it’s called a Digital Caliper ,it has to have a Vernier scale on it to be called a Vernier Caliper

[@seansavage4766]

exactly. buncha brainiacs in the comments section.

[@benjaminstockton3508]

Eric o. That was a good quick tip thursday thank you for what you do showing us these tips thanks

[@michaelmiddleton2627]

Benjamin Stockton z

[@FrankRuiz66]

No more of that stupid plastiguage.. It's playdough time! Great tip. Thank you

[@HandyMike78]

Just the tip Tuesday

[@weirdog9645]

Great videos Eric. Of all the KZbin channels I subscribe to, you are the first I check for new content. Keep up the great work. Small point... those are vernier calipers and not a micrometer. Likely not news to you and guessing you just misspoke during filming.

[@wyattoneable]

Best of the morning to you Eric.

[@diymisfit_Mechanic_UDX404]

Quick tip Tuesday on a Thursday? but it's actually Tuesday. Great tip no matter what day of the week it is. Disclaimer before I get yelled at by someone Yeah yeah I know, it was recorded on a Thursday.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Lol 2 shim or not to 2 shim that is the questions lol great video

[@Micko350]

Hey my name is Mike! & that there tool my friend, I've always called callipers, or Vernier Callipers to be more accurate!!! That's my tip for Tuesday 🤣

[@charliemagoo7943]

In my neck of the woods bearing strips are expensive and only good for .005 or less. He is measuring .030 or more. Great idear.

[@Paul1958R]

Eric Another great and informative video. Thank you. God bless Paul

[@j.cooper2246]

Nice tip bud....however thoses are digital calipers not mic's..made me laugh.great work eric o....have a great day

[@chrisparenti2461]

Trinity was looking for that in her play dough bucket😂

[@JeffHazardous]

thats not a Micrometer, thats a vernier caliper :P sorry had to :P great tip, I would have never thought to do this, look forward to your next vid :)

[@stephengrant2677]

Miked mine on my 99 burb 5.7 and the closest i could get was with 2 x 3/4 inch copper compression gaskets that are .062 thick, same sensor

[@daveherrera6474]

Thanks for being thorough. Great video

[@125sm3]

Great tip , cheers Eric O

[@richsmith7821]

I didnt even know that was a problem thank you

[@DoctorSherwood]

Hey Eric, just an idea but I think it'd be cool to see a video on some common automotive no-cost solutions that you see often in the shop. Love the videos!

[@damonlasley1]

I can do it cause you showed me how! Thanks!

[@scuba422123]

hey eric....another tip if the mains wear it can put the sensor out of the window also

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Great tip! I usually find playdoh stuck to the bottom of my shoe lol maybe I'll save it from now on 😂

[@skee0310]

One of the many perks of having kids, you usually have some playdough laying around somewhere 😜

[@JPilot2]

G'day, Mr. O! “Having rumpled clothing is a pressing issue, but I am sure that we can iron out a solution.” To Shim or not to Shim, that is the Question! Another, Fantastic Quick Tip: (Tuesday) P0335 Chevy Crankshaft!! Thank you very much! Cheers! 😊✌🏼🛠❤️

[@lightningsurvivor1432]

It wasnt until my truck started shuttering that i was questioned if my sensor had shims or not. The previous owner did not have shims so when i ordered a new crank sensor i just pulled it out and put the new one. It started shuttering so i changed out the fuel filter, fuel pump, fuel lines, plugs, wires, distributor and just went ahead and put a new timing chain while i was at it. What a waste of time after watching this video come to find out some sensors dont come with shims, so they were put on and wham, it runs now. SMDH.

[@dukeman7595]

Good tip Mr. O. thank you.

[@johnralston5818]

... GREAT TIP !!...Thanks ;)... 'bout time.

[@doctorjohn-burgtekie]

Good to know info.

[@jessatwood4147]

Thank you very much well explained appreciate it have a wonderful day.

[@mrkttrdr2919]

Wow where else can u get shimming with Shakespeare, what a channel!

[@livalittle100]

Thanks Eric.

[@zx8401ztv]

Bearing clearance squshable strips are a clever idea too, but playing with putty is fun lol :-D

[@SouthMainAuto]

I have not seen them to measure gaps this big though? Have you?

[@zx8401ztv]

It exists, but it's a really stupid price. plastigauge.co.uk/shop/plastigauge-pl-d/

[@cajunoneforchrist4545]

Great advice.

[@halleffect1]

this is also popular method for oil pickup tube to pan clearance.

[@QQTrick1QQ]

Plasti Guage, what is used on bearing and piston to valve clearances. Nice tip.

[@TheMysteryMan704]

Had the exact thing happen to my 2011 Nissan Versa. Took my mechanic a few tries but it finally threw a code for him. If it wasn't for the code, it might have been parts cannon time and he didn't want to do that.

[@supercoupe6288]

nice tip thanks Eric O

[@ehabalneimat7773]

That's a brilliant tip thanx sir

[@WHSTiger2010]

Ol Eric hope you doing good man

[@patricktonz7833]

thanks Eric

[@haroldlm64]

Good tip!!

[@ryoiter]

Have the same type issue on my dodge dakota flywheel location. Dodge shows no recommendation on setting air gap (not that i could find) destroyed one crankshaft position sensor. Had to figure this out and shim the thing. Joy

[@garthwillis146]

go 0.030 " use a sticky paper gasket circle...

[@WIZARDWERX]

THANKS for the tip

[@roadkill5333]

Wow!! An episode full of valuable information, quick, fast, and in a hurry!! No interruptions from KZbin subscribers, or from the supreme boss, Mrs. O! And not one single door bonger!! I don't know how to act now!! I guess I need to UNSUBSCRIBE!! Again this week!! Great tip Mr/Dr O. And all this time I thought you were just a regular genius, and it turns out that you an exceptional genius!! Now, go give Trinity back her PlayDoh!!

[@jgeorges3061]

good tip as ur videos which they contain great info as always thanks for sharing mr O . cheeeeeeerss

[@travispeoples]

Sweet! Thanks!

[@RayRay-ov7uw]

Thanks for another great tip

[@dannymcneal]

This was a great video! I’ve been watching a bunch of KZbin videos to learn how to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor after my OBDII scan tool showed a P0338 code on my 2000 ZR2. But then I thought, “How do I know if I need a shim? And how do I measure that distance?” Brilliant technique!! And I have a nice micrometer. Thanks a million!! PS: Do I need to do some kind of driving re-learn sequence to get the Blazer to properly use the new sensor? Thanks again!

[@kellismith4329]

0.030 is minimum for the air gap I wonder what the maximum is, where do you get those spacers I can’t seem to locate any, I will look for a suitable washer. So if the face of the sensor is gouged from contacting the exciter wheel does that mean main bearing slop, or would a wearing timing chain cause this ?

[@63256325N]

Clever. Thanks for the video.

[@ke6bnl]

just curious if you could have just measured from the outside flange of the motor with the caliper and then measured the the distnace from the snesor to its base?

[@SouthMainAuto]

You sure could

[@CarsExposed]

Great tip man 👍

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Nice tip for using a caliper. I'll try to remember this.

[@mattporto4530]

Hey, nice video. I have a 2006 Chevy Silverado 4.3 manual with 180k miles. I’m having issue with misfire when going down on the way at about 70mph it starts to vibrate the shifter and misfires, and it hesitates making the mph go down. I already changed spark plugs, checked the wires, changed ignition coil, crankshaft sensor. Do you thing this could be my problem? I’m about to check the airgap on it. Thanks

[@mja9001]

Love the quick tips.. Thanks Teach :-)

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

Did you put the rubber O-ring back on it when you installed it?

[@PaulCTownsend]

Wrigley's spearmint gum works also. LOL

[@petermontagnon4440]

Did Mrs. O know what you did???? LOL

[@joezolderdo2341]

Great video. I am in the same exact scenario. I was wondering if you could relay the pinouts with color codes. Only the center yellow wire is connected the other two are detached. The replacement part by BWD has all white wires (ABC) and no schematic. Supplier was no help. Thank-you again for the great videos.

[@ALZ2526]

Good tip

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Did you swipe Hanna's playdoh again? good tip as long a yah put oil on that doh before putting it in.

[@evil1656]

Just the tip, and only for a minute. I stick 30 thou of grease on the end, stick er in and see what transfers over to the reluctor.

[@MReeb-nq9pd]

That’s what she said

[@kiddbrother3]

hello Eric O! how do you sync GM crank sensor after you change the sensor? thank you have a safe day!

[@yazoomud88]

I'm doing this same job on my 99 Tahoe with a 5.7 vortec do I have to have some relearn procedure done after installing the new sensor?

[@Bryan-Hensley]

If you get a misfire code you will. There's one other code you can get but I can't remember what it is

[@micro61micro]

wow totally smart cool thanks

[@rtaggs8178]

Took son's truck sensor out and sure enough the ASE mechanic that rebuilt the engine did not shim the sensor, it had a gouge and scratch marks on it.

[@Kdog307]

I'm working on 08 and im like sma I hope there is a video! Stalled only when hot...212 at idle sitting g at idle for 10 seconds or more maybe 20...30 lol it dies for sure after time...hot.

[@AndrewRox22]

Joke's on you, it's Tuesday in Australia the day this video finally got edited and came out

[@TheSurvivorjunkie]

Thanks for the tip Eric.. I have the same problem except I have a Nissan 1.8 and I cannot find anyone who has the connecter.. How can I find on? I've checked junkyard and ur standard parts stores..

[@my1after909]

Hi, Great tip! I just bought a sensor from A1, but am concerned, that the sensor is not held snugly in the retaining plate. I haven't installed it yet, but wonder if that play is 'not a concern' . The part is from Taiwan. Thanks for your great channel!

[@ismaelcarrillo3956]

Should hold in place by small bolt

[@hmech61]

Wow good tip

[@ironcross420]

Just the tip for quik tip Tuesday on a Thursday saved for a Tuesday but filmed on a Thursday.

[@fmx3r1]

Eric, since you are the scope on a rope master what is your opinion on the LED test lights from snap on since they are only rated at 20mA?

[@carcasscruncher9354]

So if the space between the reluctor wheel and the sensor arent within speck will that cause a no spark? I had same code, changed the crank shaft sensor and wasnt getting spark. It didnt come with and shims either. Thanks man.

[@ismaelcarrillo3956]

Any response? I still can't get spark to my coil. CKP voltage is ok.

[@carcasscruncher9354]

@@ismaelcarrillo3956 no. Still no spark for me either. Got a newer work vehicle and left the old one sitting in drive waiting for time to work on it.

[@lt.schlechtnacht9414]

@@carcasscruncher9354 if the crank sensor doesnt sense metal it wont activate the coil or injectors. ive messed with the harnesses in these trucks for a while you can literally take a paperclip thats like a quarter inch away from the sensor and it will trigger it. (see my channel)

[@kevinking9874]

@@lt.schlechtnacht9414 I’m having a no spark issue right now. The new crank sensor the previous owner did not put a shim on it, I did notice that it was scratched up. I wonder if I get another sensor with a shim that it would solve my problem?

[@lt.schlechtnacht9414]

@@kevinking9874 i would suggest doing that. buy a new sensor and put a few shims in it. the shim i have in mine I believe is 30 thou. but yeah try that and give me feedback. usually a no spark means either no power to the engine harness or the crank sensor isnt working.

[@allenmckinney9533]

What is the MAX clearance that will work?

[@kellismith4329]

Ya nobody ever mentions that I would be tempted to just add both spacers and call it a day