Relocating KS?
08-05-2010, 03:32 PM
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Relocating KS?
Is it possible to relocate my KS to be on top of the manifold, there are two holes for bolts at the top right, im thinking of moving it there.
Reason? Because the ratchet my friend used to try and remove my KS got stuck...........................
Reason? Because the ratchet my friend used to try and remove my KS got stuck...........................
08-05-2010, 06:24 PM
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08-05-2010, 06:37 PM
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well the rubber gasket on the im might not let the sensor read anything so you will always be at full timing. If you really have to relocate it, find a bolt on the block.
people that do the bypass mod will say there is no problem moving the sensor but you run the risk of knocking and the ecu not doing anything about it and thus harming the engine
people that do the bypass mod will say there is no problem moving the sensor but you run the risk of knocking and the ecu not doing anything about it and thus harming the engine
08-05-2010, 06:43 PM
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well the rubber gasket on the im might not let the sensor read anything so you will always be at full timing. If you really have to relocate it, find a bolt on the block.
people that do the bypass mod will say there is no problem moving the sensor but you run the risk of knocking and the ecu not doing anything about it and thus harming the engine
people that do the bypass mod will say there is no problem moving the sensor but you run the risk of knocking and the ecu not doing anything about it and thus harming the engine
08-05-2010, 06:49 PM
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Edit: If I do go the resistor way, all I need to do is run 91+ fuel to avoid knocking and listen for any knocking?
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08-06-2010, 12:32 AM
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If you use a KS that's mounted badly, it's the same as the resistor. Here it is if you're interested:
08-06-2010, 05:51 AM
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If you use a KS that's mounted badly, it's the same as the resistor. Here it is if you're interested:
08-06-2010, 05:57 AM
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^^^
Honestly when u look at the normal location for the KS it is in an optimal central symetrical location to "sense" all six cylinders.
The KS on the side of the engine like that is NOT optimal. But it IS a quick fix lol
Honestly when u look at the normal location for the KS it is in an optimal central symetrical location to "sense" all six cylinders.
The KS on the side of the engine like that is NOT optimal. But it IS a quick fix lol
08-06-2010, 06:38 AM
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This is all under the assumption that firestone didnt remove my intake to change my power steering pump and replace the ks (and retrieve my wrench) already
08-06-2010, 10:45 AM
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Jus have someone with lil hands get it.
08-06-2010, 10:48 AM
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08-06-2010, 02:54 PM
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If you have a wrench stuck in there, you really should get it out. The wrench is probably on an angle to the bolt head and wedged on. Figure out which way the wrench is tilted and straighten it (probably with a hammer) to get it off. Then you can loosen the nut with a short box wrench.
08-06-2010, 03:33 PM
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Found one, thanks
If you have a wrench stuck in there, you really should get it out. The wrench is probably on an angle to the bolt head and wedged on. Figure out which way the wrench is tilted and straighten it (probably with a hammer) to get it off. Then you can loosen the nut with a short box wrench.
08-07-2010, 05:30 AM
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08-07-2010, 03:02 PM
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OK, what I think has happened is that the bolt has been partially screwed out but it is not out of the threaded hole because the socket wrench is in the way. So all you need to do is screw the bolt back into place, but don't tighten it and take the socket wrench off. Then you can take the bolt out by hand or with a box or flat wrench.
08-07-2010, 03:53 PM
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OK, what I think has happened is that the bolt has been partially screwed out but it is not out of the threaded hole because the socket wrench is in the way. So all you need to do is screw the bolt back into place, but don't tighten it and take the socket wrench off. Then you can take the bolt out by hand or with a box or flat wrench.
08-07-2010, 09:05 PM
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I go back to my first post then. You'll have to use some BS&I (brute strength an ignorance) to get it off.
08-07-2010, 09:28 PM
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08-07-2010, 09:37 PM
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eh... take it off. Have you tried the two p's? Persistence and patience. 
08-07-2010, 10:42 PM
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