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I've only had to drill one out and didn't find it too hard, although I used various drills to do it, was a long time ago but think I chain drilled a load of holes in a circle just smaller diameter than the sensor itself, then went in with a 16mm drill I think.
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I've only had to drill one out and didn't find it too hard, although I used various drills to do it, was a long time ago but think I chain drilled a load of holes in a circle just smaller diameter than the sensor itself, then went in with a 16mm drill I think.
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This is now my third speed sensor that needs replacing, Ive already done the front offside and rear nearside last year, now the rear offside needs replacing.
I’ve had to drill out the first two, absolute PITA job, not looking forward to changing this one out knowing the issues ahead. For the last two days I have been spraying with WD40 (I’ve I’ve already removed the bolt)
Anyone got any tips before I start this project, knowing that the main body will break off and the drilling commences.
I’m just hoping and praying it comes out in one piece like all other car manufacturers seem to, why is Porsche so badly designed.
Anybody had any success removing these in one piece and if so HOW? heat gun? Impact driver strategically places? A tap of a chisel and hammmer on the metal surround of the sensor to try and jolt free?
Yes it’s easy when not is situ
but thanks for posting.
I mght video and post up a link if it would help anyone else as there doesn’t seem to be any videos that show how to do this when the car is in one piece.
I've only had to drill one out and didn't find it too hard, although I used various drills to do it, was a long time ago but think I chain drilled a load of holes in a circle just smaller diameter than the sensor itself, then went in with a 16mm drill I think.
It's not the design that's a problem, it's the fact they are put in dry and left there exposed to the elements for 25 years.......most cars have been scrapped by then.
Didnt someone on here make the tool to drill out the centre bolt.
I wouldnt mind buying one if anyone has one for sale.
BTW, Good video, very informative.
All drilled out see pics below, however it seems it’s the reluctor ring that is the issue as it is loose. It can be spun from inside the sensor hole. Any ideas how to swap out the ring, is it a home job or should I take to my indie?
For anyone interested see below for what is usual for removing the sensor or what’s left of it
You need to undo the big nut off the centre of the axle (with the car on the ground) then undo the suspension components and pull the hub carrier out the way of the driveshaft. You then have access to the ring and can put a new one on.
