7.3L w/ 70K towed (How embarassing)

[chev502]

I would recommend as soon as you can, buy an extra and throw it in the glove box!!

I have a few questions about your quote.

As of today i had no problems with the truck. Long story short was working on the wife's truck (she had mine) get a phone call the p.o.s wont start....get it towed check codes sure enough cam sensor codes. replaced and all is well now.


1. What does everyone use for replacement cam sensor Ford $150.00 or aftermarket or is there a better built sensor out there?


2. How many should i keep in my glove box? :uzi:


3. And can i teach my wife to change it when it breaks down again?

[Maintain]

The answer to #1 is in my previous post.

The answer to #2 is however many you want, but 1 should do the trick

The answer to #3 is yes, it is simple. It does have a pretty steep learning curve so showing her how to do it will definately be a plus. The first time you/she does it will probably take lets just say 1/2 hour. By about the 3rd time you do it you can have it done in about 3and1/2 minutes.

[Maintain]

Many people make the mistake of buying a CPS from a dealership at a cost of nearly $200.00. Check E-Bay first, you can usually pick one up for about 50 bucks. Part number is F7TZ-12K073-A or do a search for "FORD CPS"

That's what I want you to read.

[fordnut85]

International cost me $85 with my discount

[chev502]

I have learned now. Unfortunately i didn't do a search here before the problem happened and i needed one right away so off to the dealer i went Will definitely get one somewhere else cheaper next time. Thanks for the pointers

[madmiketoofiddy]

I wish the stuff to fix my 6.0 would fit in my glovebox

[CamTom12]

hahaha

CPS's are like $30 now from Ford (at least that's what I paid for my last one)

[cchase]

there is a recal on them it should have been free, I would try and get remburst