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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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knock sensors on ebay, legit?

is this a legit deal? seems real good for $64. I actually bought the sensor from the same guy in a different auction but never thought to consults the members here. i don't want to get ripped off. I thought these things usually goes for about 90-100.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...5704QQtcZphoto

also, I plan to replace the coil packs. where can i get the best deal on a set of 6?

I plan to replace the fuel pump as well since my 96 has 140k miles and sometimes when low on gas it takes a great deal of cranking before it wants to starts. i figure the fuel pump might be old and on the way out so i want to replace it. i looked on ebay and see a bunch of Walbro 255LPH pumps.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...QQcmdZViewItem
are these any good, or should i go with OEM? any idea on how much an oem fuel pump costs??

thanks a lot
Old Oct 17, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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the price for the knock sensor seems right. I paid $50 for mine plus shipping. as far as i have seen the knock sensor has done its job.

as far as the fuel pump, i have no idea
Old Oct 17, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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No, you didn't get ripped off!

For the fuel pump, that should be fine.

How low do you let the gas go?
Old Oct 17, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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YES! any knock sensor on ebay will work fine. $64 shipped. Fuel pump not so sure. I'd say go into the classifieds. Many people are parting out their cars lately. Someone will have one I'm sure.
Old Oct 17, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Cdg2125
YES! any knock sensor on ebay will work fine. $64 shipped. Fuel pump not so sure. I'd say go into the classifieds. Many people are parting out their cars lately. Someone will have one I'm sure.
I wouldn't get a used fuel pump!
Old Oct 17, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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the KS on ebay are legit, I got mine off of it, and it works great
Old Oct 17, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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just go to autozone and get a new bosch pump...they come with a lifetime warrenty and they are new. I would never install a used pump. Make sure you change your strainer as well
Old Oct 17, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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I just installed a KS from ebay on my car and so far no problems with it.
Old Oct 17, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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I just bought a knock sensor on ebay and it works fine. I got it from automtive deals and got it right away. Avoid billcurtis3!!! I bought one from him and never received and I had to do a claim from paypal and get my money back.
Old Oct 17, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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cool. thanks guys. i'll check out autozone tomorrow and see how much the bosch pumps are. how about the coil packs? where can i get them for the lowest price? normally i buy my parts from courtesy nissan. i'll probably buy from them again unless there somewhere else cheaper.
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 01:43 AM
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cool i was just about to start a thread about those.... guess i got all the answers i needed from this thread.. time for me to go order one
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ManualMaxima
just go to autozone and get a new bosch pump...they come with a lifetime warrenty and they are new. I would never install a used pump. Make sure you change your strainer as well
went to autozone to borrow an 02 sensor socket today and was told they don't have bosch pumps. they have one from a company i never heard of for $137. thats almost 2x the walbro on ebay. i guess i'll have to go with walbro. where do i buy a strainer? is this a common part of dealer item?

also can somebody tell me where to find the cheapest coil packs?

thanks
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