Tips for installing knock sensor?
#1
Tips for installing knock sensor? (Update:Installed with pics)
So I removed the bolt on the L-shaped bracket in front of the starter (right above the engine mount), but now the bracket has shifted downwards and I can't get the dayam sensor in. I can barely move it over to line up, but it's not enough plus the area is sooo tight. I'm thinking about hooking my engine up to a hoist and seeing if that does anything. Any suggestions? Is there any other spots I can put the knock sensor in?
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So I removed the bolt on the L-shaped bracket in front of the starter (right above the engine mount), but now the bracket has shifted downwards and I can't get the dayam sensor in. I can barely move it over to line up, but it's not enough plus the area is sooo tight. I'm thinking about hooking my engine up to a hoist and seeing if that does anything. Any suggestions? Is there any other spots I can put the knock sensor in?
#6
+1 - loosen mount bolts and use jack, that's what I had to do
yep, the starter bracket was ditched on the 1.8s
I've experimented with various locations on the side of the block for the knock sensor, and as low as possible and far back from the front of the engine as possible will reduce the amount of noise the sensor picks up dramatically. Positioned at the front was worst- I suppose it was hearing things like pulley/bearing noises from everything spinning. Higher up gets into valve train noise.
yep, the starter bracket was ditched on the 1.8s
I've experimented with various locations on the side of the block for the knock sensor, and as low as possible and far back from the front of the engine as possible will reduce the amount of noise the sensor picks up dramatically. Positioned at the front was worst- I suppose it was hearing things like pulley/bearing noises from everything spinning. Higher up gets into valve train noise.
#8
that is the best location I've found (even on the FE)
I tried other places because of my adapter plate arrangement, but wound up there even though it was a major bitch working out. At the FM position (using their adapter bolt mount thing) I get half the noise I did at boss that was about 2" higher- and above the crank.
I tried other places because of my adapter plate arrangement, but wound up there even though it was a major bitch working out. At the FM position (using their adapter bolt mount thing) I get half the noise I did at boss that was about 2" higher- and above the crank.
#18
Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
I ended up loosening the two mount bolts and jacked the engine up from the tranny (felt safer then oil pan). I also just said "Fawk it!" and removed the L-shaped starter bracket all together. I called the local Mazda dealer parts department and asked for the part monkey's opinion and after he asked his techs, he confirmed that the part is overkill anyways, I should be fine they said. Just in case, I called john from J&S and he said the same thing....so off it goes!!
MUCH easier to line up and install without the bracket in the way....
From the top view
Bottom
Time for the turbo install......
Thanks again everyone!
I ended up loosening the two mount bolts and jacked the engine up from the tranny (felt safer then oil pan). I also just said "Fawk it!" and removed the L-shaped starter bracket all together. I called the local Mazda dealer parts department and asked for the part monkey's opinion and after he asked his techs, he confirmed that the part is overkill anyways, I should be fine they said. Just in case, I called john from J&S and he said the same thing....so off it goes!!
MUCH easier to line up and install without the bracket in the way....
From the top view
Bottom
Time for the turbo install......
Thanks again everyone!
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