Knock Sensor
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '12
Shoot I'd have to look at old receipts, IIRC it was around $50 each at O'Riley.
New ones had thread sealant on them, didn't need to add anything to them.
I used the open end of a combination wrench to pull them out.
IIRC it was 7 or 8 mm for the bolts holding the shields on.
Do them one at a time with a pan to catch the coolant.
After I replaced them I have not seen the intermittent Knock sensor code I was getting.
New ones had thread sealant on them, didn't need to add anything to them.
I used the open end of a combination wrench to pull them out.
IIRC it was 7 or 8 mm for the bolts holding the shields on.
Do them one at a time with a pan to catch the coolant.
After I replaced them I have not seen the intermittent Knock sensor code I was getting.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,204
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From: Midland Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06
I plan to put it up on the Race Ramps this weekend and inspect the wiring before I buy parts. Also several other things to repair.
I am figuring that mine are the originals from 1994. The engine has been out of the car at least twice, that I know of. Who knows what has happened to these sensors over the years. If the wiring checks out I may go ahead and replace as preventative medicine.
Shoot I'd have to look at old receipts, IIRC it was around $50 each at O'Riley.
New ones had thread sealant on them, didn't need to add anything to them.
I used the open end of a combination wrench to pull them out.
IIRC it was 7 or 8 mm for the bolts holding the shields on.
Do them one at a time with a pan to catch the coolant.
After I replaced them I have not seen the intermittent Knock sensor code I was getting.
New ones had thread sealant on them, didn't need to add anything to them.
I used the open end of a combination wrench to pull them out.
IIRC it was 7 or 8 mm for the bolts holding the shields on.
Do them one at a time with a pan to catch the coolant.
After I replaced them I have not seen the intermittent Knock sensor code I was getting.
Last edited by jakers; Sep 3, 2010 at 10:09 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Kempner Texas
Also, try to nail the torque setting. Some guys tend not to pay attention to that saying all they do is screw it/them on. My thinking is 'why introduce an unknown variable'.
Torque 'em to spec; you'll sleep better, LOL
Jake
Torque 'em to spec; you'll sleep better, LOL
Jake
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From: WV
Jakes right on this, I have heard many storys of knock sensors either not working, or not working properly if there not torqued to spec..WW
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Melting Slicks
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From: Midland Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06
