NA2T Detonation Knock Sensor Location

  • Student005
    Student005
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    NA2T Detonation Knock Sensor Location

    Hey y’all so here’s the run down I have an 86 NA engine that I am slapping all the turbo components on and putting in a 85 Turbo chassis which is where most of the turbo parts are from. I have the engine out with 80% of turbo stuff on and need to install knock sensor. I read elsewhere it says stock Location is on passenger block below cyl #1 and I found the suspected spot and removed the bolt come to find out Haynes states that is a “coolant draincock” but the picture representation they use is an NA. Is that the actual spot, on the coolant channel?
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  • dbruce
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    https://youtu.be/RoI5PIj6CY0?t=376
    shows location of knock sensor How To Remove A 1984-1989 300ZX Engine (VG30ET)

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  • jdmlegends
    jdmlegends
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    The approximate location is also shown in the FSM.

    2011-03-30_215930_87_300z_detonation_sensor.jpg
  • Student005
    Student005
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    Okay thanks y’all. What’s funny is I have seen that video before didn’t notice he was talking about the knock sensor.
  • Student005
    Student005
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    What seems to be the right location on my block is wayyyy to small to accept the knock sensor I have. The one I have is from an 88 I wonder if that makes a difference. I did find a non-water channel hole to put it in though, does anyone thing this would not function properly in this location?
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  • Student005
    Student005
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    Haha after further review of the video I find that my new location is in fact the correct location. Thanks for the help y’all