crankshaft trigger plate clearance issues

[flipflop32]

Hey I'm new on here but I was in need of some help. I haven't seen anything on here relating to my issue. I did a front cover/oil pump replacement on my 96 GST. When I put the timing belt back on to test everything before I reassemble the whole side of the engine, I noticed the crankshaft position sensor blade is behind the sensor. I believe it needs to be inside it. I can't figure out where I lost my positioning there. Anyone had this issue or am I missing something simple?

 

[TSiAWD666]

I've read you can install the plate inverted. I don't know though if that puts the blade on the outside of the sensor though.

 

[flipflop32]

I am looking at about 3/8 of inch that I need to go to be inside the sensor. I can't figure out how it could be off that much. Unless it has to do with how the Melling replacement front cover/oil pump i put on being off.

 

[snowborder714]

Do you have either the balance shaft belt gear or the balance shaft spacer installed behind the plate? That should be the first thing that gets installed, followed by the trigger plate, then the timing belt gear.

 

[flipflop32]

Everything is good. I made a noob mistake. thanks for the help tho!

 

[TWOpointFORliter]

You put the sensor on backwards I take it?

 

[faulkner]

yeah at least tell us what you did wrong...

 

[IrishBeatdown]

yeah at least tell us what you did wrong...

He installed the sensor upside down and/or without the balance sprocket/balance spacer. Could have been both but he definitely installed the sensor upside down. That is the only way to be that far off. I know because I did this, looked at it for awhile, flipped it over, and went on my merry way.