Ok, just got a call from my mechanic saying it's gonna cost a few hundred to replace my cam sensor. Doesn't seem like a piece that I've heard of, so I was wondering if it exists and how much they really cost. I thought he meant the cam follower, maybe it was out of adjustment.... but no. He said it's a few hundred for the part and a couple hundred for labor. I told him to order it, and now I'm trying to find out all the info I can before I go tell him he's bullshitting me. Any help? Please? Thanks

 

I think your mech man meant a Crank Sensor.....not Cam....Rotors have no Cams....Piston engines do

Hope this helps

 

If it is the crank angle sensor, a couple hundred for labor seems high. Don't know what his rate is, but @ $50/hr that's 4 hours.

The crank angle sensor is right up front. Not much disassembly required, although I don't know the specifics of your engine bay. I could probably do the job in 15 mintues or less on my race car.

 

Does this mechanic of yours even know that the car has a rotary engine? Last time I checked, we don't have cams

 

Sorry, but whats wrong with your car? If he said cam sensor than either he has no knowledge of rotary engines, or hes just used to saying that to customers!

 

I guess the guy was just used to piston engines, and got a little confused. I went there and asked him to show me my "cam sensor" and he pointed to my Crank Angle Sensor. Replaced that at about $450 for parts and $200 for labor. I think that's pretty rediculous, but I couldn't really complain about it. I also had tires mounted, balanced, and an alignment, plus a charging system check before winter. So basically I just took it with a sandpaper condom and drove home. thanks for the input