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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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Jacking Engine and sensor

What is the correct way to jack a motor to get headers to fit? And what is the sensor on the middle passenger side of block?
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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Putting a flat board across the bottom of the oil pan and using a floor jack works.

That's the knock sensor.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 12:02 AM
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Does this work when the front of the car is on ramps, or does the back end need to be lifted to level out the car first?
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 06:53 AM
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The more level it is, the better, but I've done it as described.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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Does the knock sensor just unbolt out? Will I get a SES if I did break it/ mess it up? Thanks
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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It unscrews. Turn it from the hex on the base, not by the body.
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