Knock sensors... Any suggestions?

[losingalltouch]

Hey ya'll, It's warming up so that means it's time again to work on my Subaru. I got a lot of help last Summer while doing engine swap and really appreciate everyone's knowledge.

My current issue: I need a new knock sensor for my 1986 GL-10 EA82 turbo. I have a knock sensor for an 88' GL-10 that came off the engine I swapped in. Is there any way to rig a different knock sensor into this engine? The knock sensors for this specific year are upwards of $150 (ande near impossible to find used) whereas the other years are less than half that price. This seems to be my last issue with this car (until I drive it around some more) so I really don't want to sell it if I'm close to working it out.

 

Anyway, I will gladly take your suggestions.

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  losingalltouch said:

Hey ya'll, It's warming up so that means it's time again to work on my Subaru. I got a lot of help last Summer while doing engine swap and really appreciate everyone's knowledge.

My current issue: I need a new knock sensor for my 1986 GL-10 EA82 turbo. I have a knock sensor for an 88' GL-10 that came off the engine I swapped in. Is there any way to rig a different knock sensor into this engine? The knock sensors for this specific year are upwards of $150 (ande near impossible to find used) whereas the other years are less than half that price. This seems to be my last issue with this car (until I drive it around some more) so I really don't want to sell it if I'm close to working it out.

 

Anyway, I will gladly take your suggestions.

Hi,

i know what you need but don't have one. info i bought a jdm turbo imported motor for a car and the motor had that white one, has 2pins yes? point is the motor was newer than 86 i think, jdm might use that type more years. if you can go to an importer for jdm subaru engines (nissan had some common pieces with subaru ? they might have one they would sell . they might be common and cheap in japan- ebay there. someone here probably has one if they see the post. hang in there. i would not advise to wire in the other type, if i had an 86 manual set i could help more but 87 on is different in US.