removing knock sensor connectors?
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Drifting
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From: Arlington TX
removing knock sensor connectors?
How do these come off... it's really brittle and I bet if I gamble I'll break it. I know how the connector must function, but I don't see any release on it.
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Drifting
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yeah, my rear knock sensor died, and it's because it's covered in oil, all saturated. I did squeeze on the right part, but i guess the oil weakened the plastic and it just fell apart. Hope it holds when I put it back together, damnit.
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Drifting
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Honestly I think it will be just fine. I still have the other side of the connector to latch on, and it's sitting on a rigid part of the motor, held down by the rubber boot, and it should never move, and it can't come up high enough to matter. Also, the rubber seal is against the knock sensor so no water or corrosion should get inside of it. I did the TSB and sealed the boots with silicone so I really don't see an event where it's going to be an issue, I'm just pissed because I've done all kinds of work inside and out of this motor and never broken a connector.
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Drifting
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thanks Mike, went ahead and picked up that connector and it worked great, just waiting on the silicone to dry before I put it all back together. Had a great time with the vacuum getting all that crap out from under the intake, but it's clean now!
