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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Default Knock sensor help

I have a 99 Trans am. I know I have to take off the intake manifold and what I have read everyone said this is an easy job. Yet when I look under my hood it seems to be a little harder then people say. Couple questions........
1) Does anyone know of any videos i can purchase or find.
2) I know mine takes 2 knock sensors. Are they both the same?
3) What else do I need when attempting this i.e. gaskets, harness, etc.

Thanks for the advice.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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read the LS6 PCV conversion on LS1howto.com
It will walk you through removing the intake and knock sensors with pictures.
I believe the knock sensors are the same, but maybe someone else can chime in. Also, no need for new gaskets or anything.
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Default fixed it.

I fixed the knock sensor but broke the PCV Hoses behind the manifold as well as the oil pressure sensor. Oh well, learned alot of lessons.
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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damn man, that sucks. As far as the PCV, you can just use 3/8" fuel line I believe, you just upgrade to the LS6 PCV conversion...sorry I guess I should of mentioned that since you were already taking the intake off to get to the knock sensor.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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this should be of help:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...old-video.html
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