ABS Front wheel sensor Softdash Classic

[superquag]

Pics will save the words. This is some of the damage from my 'TrailBlazing' adventure recently... ABS sensor wires ripped out.
Before I get tempted to dig them out/re-join, can anyone give me the full WABCO numbers, as there are bound to be 'equivalents' out there.

Or would the Front wheel sensor from something else fit straight in? (Long shot..:eek:.)

diameter is 15.9mm and length is about 58mm - metal section. Wires appear to have entered down into the top...

There is a magnet inside the unit, strong enough to almost support it's own weight when touching the vernier.

Otherwise the sensor goes back in to fill the hole.... I've seen one price of over $320 for a replacement....:eek::eek::eek: - yet P38 or D1's are under $50 / thereabouts....

[justinc]

Pics will save the words. This is some of the damage from my 'TrailBlazing' adventure recently... ABS sensor wires ripped out.
Before I get tempted to dig them out/re-join, can anyone give me the full WABCO numbers, as there are bound to be 'equivalents' out there.

Or would the Front wheel sensor from something else fit straight in? (Long shot..:eek:.)

diameter is 15.9mm and length is about 58mm - metal section. Wires appear to have entered down into the top...

There is a magnet inside the unit, strong enough to almost support it's own weight when touching the vernier.

Otherwise the sensor goes back in to fill the hole.... I've seen one price of over $320 for a replacement....:eek::eek::eek: - yet P38 or D1's are under $50 / thereabouts....


Ive used d1/ earlier rrc ones in softdash models.

Jc

[superquag]

Thanks ! prices range well over the $300, worst was $462. - Seems Classic AND D1 sensors are made of Unobtanium....

found this one at a good price, but won't ship to Oz...
Land Rover Discovery Front ABS Sensor 94 9 STC1749 L R | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LAND-ROVER-DISCOVERY-FRONT-ABS-SENSOR-94-9-STC1749-L-R/330928892840?_trksid=p2046732.c100040.m2060&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20140107095009%26meid%3D0be0a2c2c98b46a294 beac3b1bfedba7%26pid%3D100040%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%2 6sd%3D330928892840)

EDIT:-

Found another UK supplier who will ship to us down here... Phew,,, Panic over ! Also evilbay-based

[justinc]

😕😕 don't buy any aftermarket ABS sensors...😯
Better off with genuine used than those.
Jc

[superquag]

I had a horrible feeling someone would say that.....:(

Just out of Curiosity, what's the problem with 'aftermarket' ones ? Sensitivity? Consistancy? quality?

[gavinwibrow]

James. If you talk nicely to Baggie, the one on the 93 chassis he just took might just fit?

[superquag]

I't finally gone ? :D

. . . But does he not crave the WABCO ABS Super-System ?

(or, why should we be the only ones to suffer it's $illiness...)

[gavinwibrow]

He already has a 2nd classic - only wanted my remains for the engine. It's Baggy not Baggie - excellent citizen so give him a PM.

[superquag]

James. If you talk nicely to Baggie, the one on the 93 chassis he just took might just fit?

It fits perfectly.:)

Not only but also, Casey (a.k.a. Baggy) rang this morning...and personally delivered it. :D:D:D

[gavinwibrow]

So I now know another gentleman rover tragic who is always willing to help - along with you and your many and varied valuable helps.

Always knew that boy had potential :D !!!

[superquag]

... Yes... it's obviously rubbed off onto him...Dangers of associating with (Sad Case) Land Rover Gentlemen...:eek:

[Baggy]

Hi Gavin, James .......

Ive not done anything more than either of you or others (Meccles) on this site have done for me.

Nice to be able to assist ..... yes we are all Landover tragics and I'm in awe of the knowledge and willingness to assist by all who use this site .......

Cheers

Baggy

[gavinwibrow]

Ironically, I now recall that the PO advised me at purchase 3? years ago that the LHF ABS sensor would occasionally (every six months or so) need a gentle tap with a hammer to resume working, so perhaps I should ask if there is still a spare sensor floating, or was it the case you needed both????

[superquag]

To the best of my knowledge, I don't think I need a RH one.... not that I've noticed a wrenched out cable... (wot gave away the LH one...)

[Baggy]

Hi Gavin

The chassis still has the RH front sensor and both rear sensors.
I'll earmark them for you as I don't believe I have ABS on my 92 Rangie.....

Funnily enough when I Googled how to remove ABS Sensor ....a site with the best info said there was a spring clip to retain the sensor but I could find anything on either one after using degreaser to clean up the area.

As I couldn't see anything holding it I just pulled and wiggled till it came out ..James photos helped as I knew they were at least 50mm long.

Baggy

[gavinwibrow]

Thanks mate - guess that makes me an Indian giver?

[superquag]

You really don't really need ABS on a Classic, driving within sight of 'sensible'.- the normal vacuum-boosted setup is impressive by itself...

The WABCO Magic Box is a can of worm$, so is the pre$$ure pump/accumulator....

A "Tru-Trac" in the rear axle is safer/reliable than any Traction Control...:wasntme:

[superquag]

Thanks mate - guess that makes me an Indian giver?


... "How?"

(Couldn't resist that one. :angel: )