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Title: Mk2 8v Mystery Part??
Post by: Dubloon on 31 October 2007, 21:03
Anyone tell me what this is?

(http://IMG]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/Hawka/DSC01664.jpg)[/img]

No, not the alternator :rolleyes:, the little electrical unit bolted to the block
Title: Re: Mk2 8v Mystery Part??
Post by: Dubloon on 31 October 2007, 21:05
Hmmm! Guess the pic didn't work :angry:

I'm trying to find out what the little probe/sender is that is bolted to the front of the block directly behind the back of the alternator. Cant seem to find it in any manual.
Title: Re: Mk2 8v Mystery Part??
Post by: Horney on 31 October 2007, 21:07
What year car?

Nick
Title: Re: Mk2 8v Mystery Part??
Post by: Dubloon on 31 October 2007, 21:09
1990 mate.
Title: Re: Mk2 8v Mystery Part??
Post by: fused on 31 October 2007, 21:52
that sounds like it could be the knock sensor.... I can't find a ref in haynes either. if you have pic messaging you could text me if you want. pm if you want.

steve
Title: Re: Mk2 8v Mystery Part??
Post by: Horney on 31 October 2007, 21:55
Sounds like the knock sensor to me too.

Nick
Title: Re: Mk2 8v Mystery Part??
Post by: Dubloon on 31 October 2007, 22:35
Thanks lads, what does the knock sensor actually do? Anything to do with the crank?

I've got a couple of pics on photobucket, I'll see if I can get them up or at least a link.
Title: Re: Mk2 8v Mystery Part??
Post by: Horney on 31 October 2007, 22:36
It "listens" to your engine and if it hears pinking it alters the timing.

Nick
Title: Re: Mk2 8v Mystery Part??
Post by: Dubloon on 31 October 2007, 22:46
Quote from: Horneyâ„¢ on 31 October 2007, 22:36
It "listens" to your engine and if it hears pinking it alters the timing.

Nick

Cheers Nick, just did a search and I now know the ins, outs and wherefors of my new found knock sensor!! How the feck did anyone ever get on with only a Haynes and no internet forums? :rolleyes:

Thanks again lads, it really is appreciated.
Title: Re: Mk2 8v Mystery Part??
Post by: Horney on 31 October 2007, 22:50
Before the internet I just asked my dad and between us we figured stuff out.

Nick