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Old 04-24-2006, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SVXMAN2001
I've read a lot about how to change the knock sensors and it seems that a lot of people are removing the alternator and a/c compressor to do the job, however wouldn't it be easier to just remove the intake manifold and attack it from the top? Oh and on a side note what exactly are the purpose of the knock sensors? Thanks in advance, chris
alternator yes
AC comp no
Intake manifold big NO
knock sensors listen for knocking the ecu will retard timing if needed.
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