SIMPLE How To Replace Engine Knock Sensor GM V8

SIMPLE How To Replace Engine Knock Sensor GM V8

Hey there everyone, today I’m fixing the ‘ol ‘Burban and replacing it’s two knock sensors located on the top of the engine block below the air intake manifold… yay. Before getting started, I just want to acknowledge 1A Auto Parts and their step-by-step video (https://youtu.be/9kcLNY13ryE) which was EXTREMELY helpful to me, but I figured I would make and even more slow paced and detailed video for people that have absolutely no previous experience or knowledge working on cars (like me), so that I can show that ANYBODY can do this repair and save ~$950 (yeah, that was a real estimate for this repair from a Chevy Dealer in CA.)

Parts List:
-Knock Sensors (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K02EDG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
-Knock Sensor Harness (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007H8DKJG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
-Air Intake Manifold Gaskets (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049Z2WMQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
-Fuel Line Disconnect Tool (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SRCK6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
-MAF & Throttle Body/Air Intake Cleaner [buy combo pack or each seperate] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091KCH6U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
-High Temp. RTV Sealant (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002UEN1A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
-8, 10, & 22 mm Sockets and assorted length socket extenders
-Socket Wrenches

Comment below if you have any questions or video ideas you would like me to do – I’m all ears! (and pretty much willing to do anything)

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chipan zee says:

I was lucky I had a large assortment of adaptor things, you know the things that extend. Lol. Great video!

Joe Rossi says:

Nice job. Working on cars can test my patience. I appreciate yours.

Timmy Burch says:

Im anticipating replacing these sensors soon, and looked at few videos so far, trying to figure out what i need. Your video is the best, explained every part well. Thank you

Jacob Laughbon says:

It's called an 'extension'. Great video. I have to do this on my Hummer.

antipasinchrist says:

This guy sounds ghay

Armando Leyva says:

You are now a certified mechanic my nigga

ehsan ali says:

You make it look so easy. Is this your first project of changing knock sensor? I like your videos and the depth of explanation.

J P says:

Very very good video bro!!!

Cole Mccarty says:

I didn't know Freddie Mercury was a gearhead haha just kidding awsome video I have some many of them on the 5.3 good job

Tim Spartakus says:

My knock sensor that bad is number 2 thats at the back

Tim Spartakus says:

You have explain this very well and I have to do this to my gmc truck 5.3 vortec

John Villa says:

Also was that a 6 point or 12 point socket ?

John Villa says:

Was a deep socket 22 mm required to remove the sensor it’s self ?

Dylan Ronan says:

Great Vid! Thanks!

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