Crank sensor

[Carlspike]

I'm about to buy a 1992 Z34 lumina but it needs a crank sensor. What is the best way to get at it? I haven't looked at it but he has, and he thinks that either the exhaust crossover or exhaust manifold needs to come off. What is the best way to tackle this thing?

[SappySE107]

Good times with the auto trans in there. I would drop the subframe in the rear as far as you can (after you get the steering disconnected). That will probably be the easiest way to get to it.

[patgizz]

i've done it before without removing anything. its a pain though. best i can say is 8mm socket, 12" extension and a 1/4" drive ratchet to get the bolt off - from below. then a long thin flat blade screwdriver to pop the sensor out(from bottom, up through the space between engine and trans). i managed to get my hand in there far enough to get the new sensor in far enough to push it the rest of the way with the ratchet.

[Carlspike]

It gives me a little hope to hear somebody has done it without taking anything off. I'll have access to a hoist and plenty of tools so hopefully it won't suck that bad. Thanks for the info guys.