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1990 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Knock sensor, Exhaust.
Mileage: 201,107 miles.

Asked on September 30, 2011

Knock (detonation) sensor location, need diagram please

3.8L V6 Olds 88 Royale Brougham. OE manual nor Chiltons manual shows the location of this part and I cant locate it.
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Replied on September 30, 2011

check this out

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on September 30, 2011

I found that one in Chiltons guide. I found another diagram telling me that is the EOP Sensor and that it is actually under the exhaust manifold. I still am completly lost on it. I mis old cars before these computers.

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Replied on September 30, 2011

the figure i sent you was the knock sensor. i have replaced many of them. replace the connector as well as they are a common failure. why are you replacing it??

Roy

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Replied on September 30, 2011

Failed smog high HC count and NO2 was high as well, found out there is a miss fire after plugs and wires were done. Used correct AC Delco plugs, I prefer oe parts, and wires. No check engingine light but checked codes and got code 39. It is one of three things the only one that makes sense is the knock sensor.

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Replied on September 30, 2011

what is the eop sensor??

Roy

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Replied on October 4, 2011

No Clue what th3e eop sensor is its just on this other diagram I found.

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Replied on October 4, 2011

did you replace the knock sensor??

Roy

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Replied on October 4, 2011

Not yet I am trying to find the pig tail and with the rain I cant exactly crawl under my car to werk on it. Not a single parts store around here carries the pig tail for that sensor I am trying to locate it through other means. (My buddies shop.) Just need an oe part number and chevy dosent want to give me one.

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Replied on October 4, 2011

good luck

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