Speaking of 'pinched'...............

I completed my repairs (I thought my post got dumped and you guys wouldn't see it- I didn't feel like re-typing it again....) The right side knock sensor is kind of buried behind the power steering pump on the block. I had to pull the alternator to have room to wrench it out. It turns out that when I removed the bracket for the PS reservoir to replace the O-ring, I managed to mash the cable for the knock sensor under the bracket. Apparently, the shield on the cable shorted to the center conductor and forced the sensor error. I had the new sensor- so I replaced it. I may have been able to 're-work' the cable, but it wouldn't have been worth the bother.

I replaced the high-pressure PS hose and the leak seems to have gone away. I've still got to get the engine compartment pressure washed, though, to clear up the mess.

Glad to hear that you got your car back finally. It sounds like it was worth the wait.

I've still got to get the new struts on, but the job should go easier since I scored (kinda-sorta- long story..... ) a set of original manuals on eBay (sort of..)

Wish me luck! Wish we could have 'hooked up'.

(see my new thread regarding Picklesb1tch- remember him?)

Regards,

-Mark