The back end of the camshaft position sensor broke off

2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
130,000 MILES • 6.2L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID LALANDE
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The back end of the sensor broke off and pieces are inside. What do I do?
Mar 21, 2021 at 10:08 AM
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KASEKENNY
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If you are not able to get them out with needle nose pliers then you are going to have to remove the valve cover and retrieve them. There is a chance that they will settle into a place in the top of the head that does not cause an issue but I would not leave them as the result could be damage to the engine.

Let me know if you have questions. I attached the process below for the right cover. Thanks
Mar 22, 2021 at 5:15 PM