I need to replace the crank sensor on our old Mercedes A140 (W168).
I managed to get the old sensor out (just about) but destroyed it in the process as it was a VERY, VERY tight fit. Now I can't get the new one in as again, it's a VERY, VERY tight fit.
I don't know much about these sensors as such, so I guess I'm asking if I can safely use any sort of lubrication to aid fitting? There's not much space (even though the sensor is on the front face near the gearbox, access is awkward). If anyone has done this on this particular model (or any other as the same sensor fits other models too) can you please advice on how to go about refitting
I managed to get the old sensor out (just about) but destroyed it in the process as it was a VERY, VERY tight fit. Now I can't get the new one in as again, it's a VERY, VERY tight fit.
I don't know much about these sensors as such, so I guess I'm asking if I can safely use any sort of lubrication to aid fitting? There's not much space (even though the sensor is on the front face near the gearbox, access is awkward). If anyone has done this on this particular model (or any other as the same sensor fits other models too) can you please advice on how to go about refitting