"01 8.1l Cam Sensor substitute?

[mamachala]

My cam position sensor is failing,code P0342, and GM discontinued a replacement for it. There are no aftermarket ones available either. Do you know of a workable substitute? I have read of people using one for an '02, will that work? In case you need it , the last 8 of the VIN are 1F122827.

 

HELP!

 

Jack

[8.1HD/ALLISON]

Advance Auto parts sells them. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_engine-camshaft-position-sensor-bwd_18470837-p?searchTerm=cam+sensor#

[mamachala]

Advance lists the part but when they try to order it is unavailable. Believe me I have tried all aftermarket suppliers. GM has left us SOL.

[Daryl LBZ]

Wow that's ignorant and stupid on GM's part!

[Duelin]

I don't know if you have checked out this site? But below where it says "mfg. disc. part" they give you the option to have them locate it. It might be worth a shot.

 

 

http://www.oehq.com/oeparts_ACD213-1063.htm

[mamachala]

Thanks, I filled out the request form, see what happens.

[mamachala]

I looked at an aftermarket sensor for an '02 and physically it looks the same, but I don't know about functionally. These take an analog voltage in and put out a digital signal so I don't know if the electronics inside are the same. They are not just a switch. Maybe a Tech could help.

 

Jack

[bossier62guy]

According to AC Delco's website part number 213-1556 (also known as GM 12575172) works w/ the 2001 8.1L....

 

http://parts-catalog.acdelco.com/catalog/catalog_search.php

 

Located under Fuel/Emissions, Emiss/Sns, Rly, Sol. and Switch

[Duelin]

I think 213-1556 is a Crank Sensor.

[bossier62guy]

Damn....let me recheck it. Yep, let's do some more searching....

 

There's 1 listed on eBay right now....I'd get on it if I were you.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACDelco-213-1063-Cam-Position-Sensor-/130885635496?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e79644da8&vxp=mtr

 

Also take a look at GM 12572656....several on eBay and cheaper. This number was uncovered here:

 

http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/index.php?threads/need-help-finding-camshaft-sensor-for-8-1.135213/

 

Little more info for you:

 

http://www.oehq.com/oeparts_12572656.htm

[mamachala]

Thanks bossier, I was just calling around the country from a list my dealer printed out but nobody had it even their inventory said they did. Never thought about ebay, I just bought the one you found.

 

By the way , one of the parts guys I was just talking to said you could use an '02 sensor if you used an '02 cam gear also. That's alot of trouble. Evidently the'02 might stick into the engine a little further, might be able to shim it if you measure it accurately with calipers. Just some info for the next guy seaching on this thread.

 

Jack

[mamachala]

OK, the ebay seller was out of stock and can't get anymore. Another dead end.

 

How an answer from GM!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bossier62guy]

There were several listed by the GM part number that i posted in the last reply....it's supposed to be the correct one as well.

[bossier62guy]

How about this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Crankshaft-Position-Sensor-Truck-Silverado-Pickup-Express-Van-SaVana-Sierra-/150965787668?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2001|Make%3AChevrolet|Model%3ASilverado+2500+HD|Submodel%3ALS|Engine+-+Liter_Display%3A8.1L&hash=item2326431c14&vxp=mtr

[Duelin]

How about this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Crankshaft-Position-Sensor-Truck-Silverado-Pickup-Express-Van-SaVana-Sierra-/150965787668?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2001|Make%3AChevrolet|Model%3ASilverado+2500+HD|Submodel%3ALS|Engine+-+Liter_Display%3A8.1L&hash=item2326431c14&vxp=mtr

 

That is listed as a Crank Sensor also.