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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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Knock sensor tools needed?

I finally have my new knock sensor and now i need to remove the old one to change it. The size of the bolt is 12mm but i need to know wich tool can reach the bolt easyly?

For thoses who change their K.S themself, which tools have you used to do it?
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 06:19 PM
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www.motorvate.ca has all the answers you seek.
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 06:39 PM
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One hint, use ALL 1/4" ratchets/swivels/sockets.
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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motorvate tells u nothing about the tools u'll need
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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Originally posted by Ramius83
One hint, use ALL 1/4" ratchets/swivels/sockets.
Is a single 12" extension long enough, or will I need more?
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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Find someone with small hands, 5min. job!!
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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For thoses who done this themselves, what tools have you use?

I tried today with a 3/8 drive long ratchet with a head you can move and wasen't able to do it.
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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MARCGXE95 you all totaly right!!! man i was like a phyco with this job...before my mom arrives from the mall....she saw me so crazy and told me "may i help you" after that...she just put her small hands and remove the ks less than 4 min....man!!!
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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I used a 3/8 rachet and 12mm shallow socket....got pics of my bloody fingers if you want to see. Tip: bend metal gaskets between the heads and block... no more cuts.
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 10:20 PM
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Here good site that tells you the tools needed and how to do it.
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:11 PM
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Originally posted by WhiteMax96
For thoses who done this themselves, what tools have you use?

I tried today with a 3/8 drive long ratchet with a head you can move and wasen't able to do it.
really have someone with small hands and have them take it out.. i did it myself.. and i was done taking it out and putting the new one in .... n about 5-8 mins.. very very easy and all you will need a 12mm nut and the wrench of course that's all i used
Old Jul 31, 2003 | 06:51 AM
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Thanks all!! Specialy for inj3n, man you got the answer i wanted!
Old Jul 31, 2003 | 06:57 AM
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np man
Old Jul 31, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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I finally change the old one and the difference is day and night during acceleration!! No more cut in acceleration and the car just pull like a new one!!

I use a 3/8 drive ratchet, 2 longs extensions (about 10" each) and a box joint 12mm. Remove the air filter box to the throttle body to have enough room and that's it.

Oh and i just have one cut on hands
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