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wvrocks
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So I recently had a front crankshaft seal start to leak and tore into replacing it. About the same time I read an article on ADVrider about replacing the timing chain and guides to quiet down some clacking sounds from the front of the engine. Decided to go ahead and check them out while I was doing the work. Turns out the guides were pretty worn and have been redesigned slightly since mine were installed in 1995.
Anyway, I've got that all back together including a new rotary breather seal and now I'm at the step of putting the Hall Sensor back on. I've had no problems related to the sensor that I'm aware of but I'm wondering if I shouldn't go ahead and replace it. I looked it over and compared it to the new one I have in hand and can't see any real differences. The only notable difference other than not being covered in oil from the leaky seal is on the electrical connector. The old one appears to have a date stamp from 2000, the new one 2010. Considering I have a 95 model, it looks like the Hall Sensor was replaced at some point. That would make it up to 12 years old by the date stamp on the connector.
Replace with new or stick with the old one? Thoughts?
Anyway, I've got that all back together including a new rotary breather seal and now I'm at the step of putting the Hall Sensor back on. I've had no problems related to the sensor that I'm aware of but I'm wondering if I shouldn't go ahead and replace it. I looked it over and compared it to the new one I have in hand and can't see any real differences. The only notable difference other than not being covered in oil from the leaky seal is on the electrical connector. The old one appears to have a date stamp from 2000, the new one 2010. Considering I have a 95 model, it looks like the Hall Sensor was replaced at some point. That would make it up to 12 years old by the date stamp on the connector.
Replace with new or stick with the old one? Thoughts?