Hey Guys .. I'm installing my knock sensor on my civic and I was wondering if it needs to be torqued down at all? I was looking though the Helms, but I couldn't find anything. I'm guessing make it hand tight then give it a quarter turn with a wrench/socket?

Thanks
- Fred

 

yeah, use thread locker if you really wanna go all the way but 1/4 turn is good....

 

Thanks for the reply, I dont think I'd want to put thread locker on a sensor like this. I think my best best is to turn it by hand and then hit it with the racket for a 1/2 turn to make sure its snug.

Thanks

 

Helm suggests a torque of 23 lb-ft.
chris

 

cool thanks, what page int he Helms? I couldnt find it, I have the mint green 96-00 Honda Civic Book.

- Fred

 

i'm looking in the DC Teg Helm,so it's a little different.look in the fuel and emmisions chapter(chapter 11 in mine),and look under the contents page-it has a bookmark for the knock sensor(page 11-75 in mine).
chris

 

use white teflon tape too. Helps it not leak