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Originally Posted by arthrodriver
I know this is beating the dead horse, but this piezo thing, aka accelerometer, keeps bugging me. There are several companies who have a range of standard products for monitoring vibration of electric motor bearings. It looks like a cousin to the knock sensor. These things are small, mount via stud or adhesive, and will live at engine temp. The signals rout via cable to a little box which is monitored for waveforms, etc. Sorry, that's the extent of my mojo, So so tap an electronic engineer- Boxter owner next time you see him and ask.  |
Like I said though, you have to weigh the cost vs the purpose and outcome. That's the major hurdle. I'm guessing even if this bearing is wobbling to trip this sensor, you're still needing to do a complete teardown down of the engine. That's why the ims guardian makes just as much sense and is likely cheaper.
Good luck with the surgery and clutch replacement. Hope all turns out well.