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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Need help! I know this is not internal, but the front knock sensor is stuck in my ls1. It will turn, but its not coming out. All it does is spin freely and the actual bolt is not even moving. How can I fix this?
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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Is it just the very top turning, but not the sides?

Have you tried using a long flat tip screw driver and a hammer on the outer circumference of the KS body to try and loosen it up and remove it?

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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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Yes, only the top is, but not the sides.
No I have not tried that, but will get to it asap. Thanks
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Okay, I did it, but the only thing that came off was the ks. The bolt is still in there. How do I go about taking it out? Thanks.
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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Take the valley cover off so you'll have better access to it.
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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Sweet thanks man. Hey bro I'm still learning and I really appreciate all this!
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Thanks, I'm just doing what I'd what others to do for me.
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 08:07 AM
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Hey man I got the bolt off. Taking the valley cover helped alot. After I did that took a bolt extractor and came right off. Now I can continue w/ the rest of work. Thanks alot again.
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