After finally getting my Honda Pilot up and running after a timing belt failure, I found out that I had damaged the knock sensor at some point in the re-assembly process. As a result, I need to do some significant work on the top end of the engine to fix the broken sensor. Overall the process was pretty easy but required a fairly large commitment in time.
As a DIY project, the knock sensor is fairly challenging and you require the confidence to start pulling significant components off your car’s engine. Further, a Torque wrench becomes absolutely necessary as the upper intake manifold has very specific torque requirements.
All that said, you can save up to $400 from what a dealership would charge for this job.
Tools Required:
Socket Set with metric sockets;
Metric wrench set;
pliers;
24mm deep socket;
socket extensions;
Pliers;
Torque wrench;
Vinyl gloves.