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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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There is a sensor near the starter on my 1985 screwed into the engine block. I cannot seem to find any information about what this sensor is for! Please help. I broke it and need to replace it. It has a large cylindrical body.

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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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All,

There is a sensor near the starter on my 1985 screwed into the engine block. I cannot seem to find any information about what this sensor is for! Please help. I broke it and need to replace it. It has a large cylindrical body.

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Richard
It is the knock sensor.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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BAM

One minute for the answer
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What PeteK said. If you remove it all your collant will run out. It goes into the water jacket.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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What PeteK said. If you remove it all your collant will run out. It goes into the water jacket.
Guess I will have to remove it quickly!

Thanks for the quick answer!
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