shum8

I too have learned a bunch just on CF. Sometimes all a vehicle needs is a lil TLC and people are scared to death to even look under the hood. Im lovin this thing now. Ive still got lots of work to do on her but things are lookin good. thanks for the help.

DFlintstone

I guess I'd ask Cruiser....or TJ or Freedgr...I couldn't say. I generally trust whatever Napa sells. They might be a little higher up in quality than a "random" shot.. I just don't know.

I do know you test them by rapping on the block by it, then listen for a change of the engine sound. The ECU will retard the spark when it "hears" you knocken'.

OH, yes! I would use a JY knock sensor. (Not the CTS or 02 though)

cruiser54

I would trust it as long as it isn't busted off.

cruiser54

We're here to help you chase away those fear feeding boogie men that sit on your shoulder and whisper negative things into your ear.

Keep up the good work.

shum8

Scored....2 knock sensors with plugins and temp amd 02 plugs. As well as 2 better dome lights and 2 very good seat bottoms. $57 at pull a part

cruiser54

A productive venture for sure!!

DFlintstone

Don't forget to put the shrink tube on the wire before you solder it! For that I might even put a shorter small section, and a longer larger one for double layer shrink wrap. (slide up and heat the smaller first, then shrink the larger/longer over that). Well done!

shum8

So You suggest I solder the connections versus barrel splices?

salad

Yes, splices underneath on something critical like that is a bad idea. It's an analog signal not just a power connection, every little bit matters.

DFlintstone

Agreed. I don't trust those crimp deals for anything. For that I'd be extra sure it' bulletproof.

cruiser54

Always. Soldering and shrink tubing go together like peas and carrots. that's what Forrest Gump told me.

DFlintstone

What a coincidence, I'm hearing voices to. "Go shoot pool!"