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Old 11-21-2012, 08:05 PM
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this thing is clicking/ticking like crazy. the cylinder looking thing with the two bolts. what is it and am I in trouble?
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Looks like a voltage regulator
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It's your Cam Position Sensor.

Unless you have a CEL, you're fine.
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thanks guys. no CEL but i have a rough idle going on, could this contribute to it?
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No, if it was bad you'd have a CEL on.

Start with a thorough Throttlebody Cleaning.
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Yeah ive done that. Seafoam and water. Works for a little bit then back to its bad idle self
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Get that OCOD off for starters and replace it with a quality one. Wix is a good brand.
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Yeah im gonna change it. Due for an oil change now
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I had knocking distributor, took it apart and greased it. If your sensor is knocking, you can probably grease it too. Mark position of sensor/block by white paint before removal and position of gear/sensor as soon as you remove it.
Check service manual.
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Iirc you can't " just remove And reinstall the DIS " you need a phasing tool .
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