knock sensors
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From: Westerly RI
knock sensors
While removing the knock sensors for a coolant flush, one sensor did not want to come out. As I continued to apply torque the center portion of the sensor began to rotate while the outer cylindrical portion decided not to rotate. What the =&%$#. I was able to remove the knock sensor only after applying the YES last but not least Vice Grips to the round portion. I had match marked the knock sensor to be able to reinstall it back in the same place. I returned everything back to its original rotational postion. Am I good to go? Time to buy a new sensor? Someone once told me that rotational position of the knock sensor is important. How important is it? A simple coolant flush turned bad. Any advice is appreciated . Thanks :confused:
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Re: knock sensors (GARYIAN)
I have never heard anything about the rotational position of the knock sensor being important...only the torque.
When I replaced mine (triggered check engine light) i followed the chiltons torque spec for it.
Wherever it stopped (and a click or two more since I have found the chiltons torque specs to be 'conservative') is where it stopped.
A scan tool indicates everything works fine.
When I replaced mine (triggered check engine light) i followed the chiltons torque spec for it.
Wherever it stopped (and a click or two more since I have found the chiltons torque specs to be 'conservative') is where it stopped.
A scan tool indicates everything works fine.
