I made a big mistake when I tried to replace my position crank sensor on my 2012 CRV. The sensor got stuck and I tried to remove it by using a drill and sure I removed it alright but
I also appear to have bend one of the reluctor teeth inward. You can see it visibly slightly forward compared to the other teeth.
So now I am facing a dilemma of how to fix.
I took it to two different mechanics.
Both said about the same thing, but I have to decide which of option to go with.
Option # 1 was to drop the pan and gain access to the teeth and straighten that one tooth.
Option #2 is to replace the crankshaft itself....
The first option is a gamble, because if it doesn't work then I'll have to go with option 2 on top of option 1 and the cost will be a lot higher overall.
So I'm just not sure...is it possible to bend a tooth back without breaking it? would it still work that way? or is that crazy to do that?
The mechanic said it was a 50/50 chance option 1 would work.

 

I can't say anything about the feasibility of trying to bend the tooth back but if you're able to replace the sensor (and presumably other stuff too), you can definitely do option 1 yourself. If it's 50/50 then might as well.

 

It's a simple stamped steel part. Bend it back, easy.

Worst case it breaks off. It's already broken so can't really make it worse.

And if you break it that wheel is a separate part from the crank that bolts on and has a part number. Hell of a job to replace it though.

 

Here's a picture of the bent tooth that the mechanic I took it to sent me.

 

Bend it back. That's super low risk. Hardly bent at all and well inside of what steel will tolerate.

 

Success!! It worked!!!
I'm so relieved.
Was looking at an engine replacement if it didn't work