Replaced knock sensor - OMG!!!!
03-18-2002, 06:42 AM
#1
Replaced knock sensor - OMG!!!!
replaced my knock sensor this weekend. it was a bicth but i did it. had to lose a little skin off of my right hand. if your hands are bigger than a size ten dont attempt. i stuck my hand in that crack with the possibility of getting it stuck. 
butt dyno at first couldnt register any power gain but after about a day - god bless - that 3-4grand pull is back!!
my car had been running real $hitty ever since the CEL(knock sensor) came on. i believe this was the culprit to my power losses. props to swafford98 and d98_se for their help.
to top it all of i coming home from work and what do i see a pontiac bonnville ssei. i didnt know if he wanted to race but i kept an eye on him. light turns green i he guns it im like hell yeah!! we are even through 1 and 2nd. the secind i hit third i JUMPED 1/4 length on him.it was like i sprayed on him
. once i started to walk him he backed off.
bonnvilles
butt dyno at first couldnt register any power gain but after about a day - god bless - that 3-4grand pull is back!!
my car had been running real $hitty ever since the CEL(knock sensor) came on. i believe this was the culprit to my power losses. props to swafford98 and d98_se for their help.
to top it all of i coming home from work and what do i see a pontiac bonnville ssei. i didnt know if he wanted to race but i kept an eye on him. light turns green i he guns it im like hell yeah!! we are even through 1 and 2nd. the secind i hit third i JUMPED 1/4 length on him.it was like i sprayed on him
. once i started to walk him he backed off. bonnvilles
03-18-2002, 06:58 AM
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Hey Carl... D and i raced on the way home. I pulled on him both times. I dont know whats up with his car.. or mine. I guess you are right, mine is a factory freak. Once he gets his intake.. he says its on
i would have figured with the y-pipe, b-pipe, and cat he would have won..
i would have figured with the y-pipe, b-pipe, and cat he would have won..
03-18-2002, 07:02 AM
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Re: Re: Replaced knock sensor - OMG!!!!
Originally posted by ivolley
HE's Back!!
How did you know it was the KS. I am @ similar mileage and same year I wonder if i need to replace mine. Carl in the words of cube "Once again it's on"
HE's Back!!
How did you know it was the KS. I am @ similar mileage and same year I wonder if i need to replace mine. Carl in the words of cube "Once again it's on"
I love doing that. Dont just foolr it cause it wont do it then(at least it dont work for me)
03-18-2002, 07:03 AM
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Re: Re: Replaced knock sensor - OMG!!!!
Originally posted by ivolley
HE's Back!!
How did you know it was the KS. I am @ similar mileage and same year I wonder if i need to replace mine. Carl in the words of cube "Once again it's on"
HE's Back!!
How did you know it was the KS. I am @ similar mileage and same year I wonder if i need to replace mine. Carl in the words of cube "Once again it's on"
i had got the code one time when my CEL was on. plus reading some of the other post about it. i realized this is it. its not a bad idea but from how you dusted me at that light the other night i think your good.
03-18-2002, 07:16 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Replaced knock sensor - OMG!!!!
Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
Replace it if the code is out. If the car pulls then there is no need to change it. Do a little test Put in 1st gear(if u r 5spd) and then drive at like 2K rpms in 1st gear and then gently but fast start flooring. The tires should light up. I love doing that. Dont just foolr it cause it wont do it then(at least it dont work for me)
Replace it if the code is out. If the car pulls then there is no need to change it. Do a little test Put in 1st gear(if u r 5spd) and then drive at like 2K rpms in 1st gear and then gently but fast start flooring. The tires should light up.
I love doing that. Dont just foolr it cause it wont do it then(at least it dont work for me)
03-18-2002, 07:46 AM
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Originally posted by JAIMECBR900
Hey ladies, I just had to put my .02 in. I also replaced my KS and rear O2 sensor. I'm just starting to feel the effects. Like Nismo said, It is back to normal pulling. I'm ready to go to the track, who's going w/me?
Hey ladies, I just had to put my .02 in. I also replaced my KS and rear O2 sensor. I'm just starting to feel the effects. Like Nismo said, It is back to normal pulling. I'm ready to go to the track, who's going w/me?
03-18-2002, 11:23 AM
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Re: D has a Y and B pipe???
Originally posted by ivolley
Daniel is on the come up, I need to call him. What muffler is he running?
Daniel is on the come up, I need to call him. What muffler is he running?
03-18-2002, 01:53 PM
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Originally posted by 95maxrider
i got a CEL on a while ago, and it says i need a new O2 sensor. does anybody know a cheap place to get one, and if thats taking a toll on my performance?
i got a CEL on a while ago, and it says i need a new O2 sensor. does anybody know a cheap place to get one, and if thats taking a toll on my performance?
03-18-2002, 02:30 PM
#16
How did you got the darn knock sensor off? I just don't know how. My hands are small enough to fit in their. When I put a small socket wrench in there, it fit, but I couldn't budge it, just not enough room have to get leverage. The main problem I'm having now is getting that bolt off.
03-18-2002, 04:01 PM
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Originally posted by Cumalot
How did you got the darn knock sensor off? I just don't know how. My hands are small enough to fit in their. When I put a small socket wrench in there, it fit, but I couldn't budge it, just not enough room have to get leverage. The main problem I'm having now is getting that bolt off.
How did you got the darn knock sensor off? I just don't know how. My hands are small enough to fit in their. When I put a small socket wrench in there, it fit, but I couldn't budge it, just not enough room have to get leverage. The main problem I'm having now is getting that bolt off.
03-18-2002, 04:03 PM
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Originally posted by iwannabmw
You need one of those long bars that will accept a socket instead of the rachet. Those will just barely fit in there for you to turn the bolt.
You need one of those long bars that will accept a socket instead of the rachet. Those will just barely fit in there for you to turn the bolt.
SuDZ
03-18-2002, 04:06 PM
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Originally posted by iwannabmw
You need one of those long bars that will accept a socket instead of the rachet. Those will just barely fit in there for you to turn the bolt.
You need one of those long bars that will accept a socket instead of the rachet. Those will just barely fit in there for you to turn the bolt.
You mean a breaker bar? I have one, I thought about using it. However, my breaker bar is the 1/2" one and I don't have the right socket for it now. Yeah, I can see it will just barely fit. I'm going to only use it to break it, then use a smaller racket to get it off.
03-18-2002, 04:12 PM
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Originally posted by Cumalot
You mean a breaker bar? I have one, I thought about using it. However, my breaker bar is the 1/2" one and I don't have the right socket for it now. Yeah, I can see it will just barely fit. I'm going to only use it to break it, then use a smaller racket to get it off.
You mean a breaker bar? I have one, I thought about using it. However, my breaker bar is the 1/2" one and I don't have the right socket for it now. Yeah, I can see it will just barely fit. I'm going to only use it to break it, then use a smaller racket to get it off.
SuDZ
03-18-2002, 04:52 PM
#21
Re: Replaced knock sensor - OMG!!!!
Originally posted by nismo2020
it was a bicth but i did it. had to lose a little skin off of my right hand. if your hands are bigger than a size ten dont attempt. i stuck my hand in that crack with the possibility of getting it stuck.
it was a bicth but i did it. had to lose a little skin off of my right hand. if your hands are bigger than a size ten dont attempt. i stuck my hand in that crack with the possibility of getting it stuck.
03-18-2002, 05:15 PM
#22
hmm...on saturday night after some hard driving the CEL light came on with the KS code.. i let it sit overnight and since then ive used the car a bunch and it never came back on...what should i do? let it be?
03-18-2002, 07:11 PM
#25
Originally posted by Cumalot
How did you got the darn knock sensor off? I just don't know how. My hands are small enough to fit in their. When I put a small socket wrench in there, it fit, but I couldn't budge it, just not enough room have to get leverage. The main problem I'm having now is getting that bolt off.
How did you got the darn knock sensor off? I just don't know how. My hands are small enough to fit in their. When I put a small socket wrench in there, it fit, but I couldn't budge it, just not enough room have to get leverage. The main problem I'm having now is getting that bolt off.
03-18-2002, 07:14 PM
#27
Originally posted by wope
hmm...on saturday night after some hard driving the CEL light came on with the KS code.. i let it sit overnight and since then ive used the car a bunch and it never came back on...what should i do? let it be?
hmm...on saturday night after some hard driving the CEL light came on with the KS code.. i let it sit overnight and since then ive used the car a bunch and it never came back on...what should i do? let it be?
03-18-2002, 07:34 PM
#29
Originally posted by bags533
postinig kinda late???
gdo??
postinig kinda late???
gdo??
i couldnt sit in the house any longer knowing i have a lethal max waiting on me. so i rolled over here to ***** right quick btw i parked beside your baby, shes fine.
03-18-2002, 09:17 PM
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I did my install with a 1/4" ratchet and long extension with a swivel and a 12 mm socket. It was pretty tight and was scared to break the bolt, but I just went for it and it broke loose. To put back, use the same extension and swivel socket combo to finesse the bolt back on and start it with the hand. Once you have it barely started, then you can put the ratchet back on and finish. It's actually a pain the a**, but I'm glad I got it done.
03-18-2002, 09:43 PM
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Originally posted by Swafford98
Hey Carl... D and i raced on the way home. I pulled on him both times. I dont know whats up with his car.. or mine. I guess you are right, mine is a factory freak. Once he gets his intake.. he says its on
i would have figured with the y-pipe, b-pipe, and cat he would have won..
Hey Carl... D and i raced on the way home. I pulled on him both times. I dont know whats up with his car.. or mine. I guess you are right, mine is a factory freak. Once he gets his intake.. he says its on
i would have figured with the y-pipe, b-pipe, and cat he would have won..
.Factory freak or not i am game once i have the intake.No excuses from me i have done all my maintenance...Spark plug's,fuel filter and the belt's.BTW i live right off North Marietta PKWYwhere i turned off- so if you are game PM me i would luv to do that again.
03-18-2002, 10:14 PM
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Re: Re: D has a Y and B pipe???
Originally posted by Swafford98
he is running stock muffler.... i dont know if his car needs to get used to the new pipes, but i pulled on him like he was stock again.
he is running stock muffler.... i dont know if his car needs to get used to the new pipes, but i pulled on him like he was stock again.
you did put a whuppin on me from a 60 mph roll 4-5car lenghts it was.When we ran on Sat you were definatley pulling on me but not as hard as stock now that my excuses are out of the way, i would like a rematch ASAP.We also forgot to reset the ECU after the install duh....Project pat
sup' hope to see you around soon.
03-19-2002, 05:40 AM
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Re: Re: Re: D has a Y and B pipe???
Originally posted by d_98SE
Ahem....gotta interrupt here.When i was stock you did put a whuppin on me from a 60 mph roll 4-5car lenghts it was.When we ran on Sat you were definatley pulling on me but not as hard as stock now that my excuses are out of the way, i would like a rematch ASAP.We also forgot to reset the ECU after the install duh....
Project pat sup' hope to see you around soon.
Ahem....gotta interrupt here.When i was stock
you did put a whuppin on me from a 60 mph roll 4-5car lenghts it was.When we ran on Sat you were definatley pulling on me but not as hard as stock now that my excuses are out of the way, i would like a rematch ASAP.We also forgot to reset the ECU after the install duh....Project pat
sup' hope to see you around soon.
03-19-2002, 12:42 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: D has a Y and B pipe???
Originally posted by nismo2020
thats true, when i first put my y-pipe on i couldnt really feel. it took about a week or two to really feel the gains.
thats true, when i first put my y-pipe on i couldnt really feel. it took about a week or two to really feel the gains.
SuDZ