Date:         Sat, 18 Nov 2000 16:38:30 -0500
Reply-To:     Joe Romas <jromas@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Joe Romas <jromas@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
Subject:      Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
Comments: To: Mark Keller <kelphoto@ISLANDNET.COM>
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Mark

    One possible problem is engine noise giving it a bum signal. I know
there have been instances of too much oil splashing around inside causing
the sensor to think it's a knock and retard the spark. Our engines are
mostly aluminum and may be something to think about.

Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Keller" <kelphoto@ISLANDNET.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2000 7:10 AM
Subject: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon


>         Greetings,
>
>         I'm interested in retrofitting a anti-knock sensor to my vanagon.
I
> have found one kit, at Fast Forward, that is a possibility.  Any
> comments on the advisability of this.
>
>         I feel the pros are: better driveability because maximum torque
and
> horsepower are developed, i.e. maximum advance under all conditions,
> better fuel mileage as the engine is tuned to provide best power,
> protection against a poor tank of gas etc.
>
>         THE CONS?
>
>         Mark Keller
>         91 Carat WLE
>