Changing Cam Position sensor, what else should I do?

[Ziradog]

Car is a '96 ti with M44 engine. My CEL is on, and the code says that the cam position sensor is bad. Reading through the archives, it looks like I need to pull the top of the intake manifold to get at the connector. Besides the 2 gaskets & the sensor itself, what else do I need for this job? What else should I do while I have the manifold off? I figured replace all the vacuum lines under there, anything else? Are the vacuum line just hose or are they pre-made hose assembly-type things? Thanks!

[jca]

I not sure, but with the manifold off you may be able to replace the plastic water pipe on the side of the engine block. Do it if you can since the pipe fails somewhere on the other side of 100,000 miles.

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

Originally Posted by jca

I not sure, but with the manifold off you may be able to replace the plastic water pipe on the side of the engine block. Do it if you can since the pipe fails somewhere on the other side of 100,000 miles.

Exactly what jca says plus replace the plastic pipe on the back of the head. That plastic cooling system pipe has caused 100's of blown head gaskets, cracked heads etc. That pipe is most likely the number one cause of major over heated 318's leaving you stranded wherever it breaks, usually 50+ miles from home