msmithmmx Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Well I snapped the bolt head off that holds in the speed sensor into the knuckle. Now the speed sensor has no way to be secured on. Do I replace the knuckle or drill out that rusted welded bolt that snapped like butter after being soaked for 3 days in PB plaster. Its a 98 OBW 200K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 you're talking about the ABS sensor right? if you ever remove one without shearing the head off, please tell me...well nevermind, i won't believe you! i've never *removed* one without shearing the stupid head off yet, very annoying. let me tell you my "fix" that no one here will like. i drill and tap a smaller hole in the center of the original and just use a smaller bolt. it's not going anywhere. given that the sensor itself actually gets *welded* to the hub, here's my "logic" for all the anal folks to complain about. the housing gets stuck to the hub, and the sensor gets wedged into it's bore, i go with the notion that it's not going anywhere once it's seated. and it's a non load bearing part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I'm thinkin the rear speed sensor on a 4EAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Yes, the ABS sensor, I was removing the knuckle and had to take it out. I like the smaller bolt idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 smaller bolt works great, done it a few times. we are lucky here in the PNW that they come out 90% of the time without any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbhrps Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I like Grossgary's idea. I've never had to face this same issue, but I agree that its a non load bearing part and his fix is certainly the one I'd use. Safe, secure, does its job, and with no safety issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Thanks again to USMB, I think I am picking up two knuckles with good hubs installed. This will also close out the bearing job I needed to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 we are lucky here in the PNW that they come out 90% of the time without any issues.NO WAY! that's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 you're talking about the ABS sensor right? if you ever remove one without shearing the head off, please tell me...well nevermind, i won't believe you! i've never *removed* one without shearing the stupid head off yet, very annoying. let me tell you my "fix" that no one here will like. i drill and tap a smaller hole in the center of the original and just use a smaller bolt. it's not going anywhere. given that the sensor itself actually gets *welded* to the hub, here's my "logic" for all the anal folks to complain about. the housing gets stuck to the hub, and the sensor gets wedged into it's bore, i go with the notion that it's not going anywhere once it's seated. and it's a non load bearing part. shucks,i've had drivers front have all the bolts come loose at once and the ring tumbled around while driving. glad i don't have to deal with abs anymore.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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