So, do the Montero and Montero Sport 3.0L and 3.5L engines come with the threaded hole under the intake for the knock sensor from the factory even though the vehicles didn't come with knock sensors originally?
I can't say for the Montero Sport or any 3.5L, but the early Montero 3.0L SOHC engine blocks are not threaded for for the knock sensor plate (into which the knock sensor is mounted).
The block I'm using is a 10:1 C/R SOHC Diamante block that does have the holes for the sensor mounting plate, but I don't remember the year.
I'm using the OE knock sensor with a KnockSense circuit...... don't know if it works or not because I've never seen the LED light up - but my tune is conservative.
Frank
The new knock board is a LOT more sophisticated than the old knocksense setup. It'll manage two sensors independently for front/rear or left/right and there's all kinds of tweeks for the signals. So, I'm certain it'll work with the stock sensor.
That's unfortunate. I suspect that means 'the holes aren't there', then. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Not surprising 'cause that's just my luck. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Wish I'd knew more about this three months when I had both the 3.0L and 3.5L tore apart because it would have been easy to check then.
I've been looking for diagrams but haven't found any. I didn't realize there was a mount plate that bolted to the engine, and then the sensor screwed into the plate. All I've been able to find are rough schematics that basically just indicate 'this mounts in the valley under the intake'. Not real helpful. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
Edward
