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SHANETAYLOR337

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2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE
5.8L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
250,000 MILES

Have oil leaking from a part right above starter, some kind of sensor possibly. Does anyone know the name of this part?

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 10:55 AM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good afternoon,

Can you upload a picture of the leak?

The only sensor above the starter is the crankshaft position sensor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

That should not leak oil but it does go into the block.

Roy

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Perform the CKP System Variation Learn Procedure when the crankshaft position sensor is removed or replaced.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the starter.

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4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

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5. Clean the area around the CKP sensor before removal in order to avoid debris from entering the engine.
6. Remove the CKP sensor retaining bolt.
7. Remove the CKP sensor.

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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 12:41 PM

SHANETAYLOR337

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Thanks for the very informative response. I can't get under the vehicle anymore as I am handicapped but I do remember oil leaking in this area. Maybe it came from my rear seal or head gaskets. I will have to get someone to check it out more thoroughly. If it's not something that leaks I may have misjudged where it was coming from.I appreciate your time and thanks 2CarPros!

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Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 AT 2:08 PM

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