on 12/15/2000 11:36 PM, Chad at groch@WORLDCHAT.COM wrote:
Does the 1.9L waterboxer engine have a Knock Sensor in it? i=
e. a sensor that detects whether a lifter is "knocking"
A knock sensor detects cylinder "detonation" (a condition of the =
spark occurring to soon and thus the explosion pushes downward on an upward =
moving piston) not lifter knocks. Detonation is very bad for engine li=
fe.
And no, the 1.9L does not have such a device.
If you have a lifter knocking there are several suggestions others can make=
for remedies. You can also search the archives.
Cheers,
Dave C.
Williamsburg, VA
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