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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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need help identifying wire

i did a engine swap for my in laws in their 04 expedition this is the 4.6 v8. i had some help taking it out i don't remember taking this wire off and neither does my help. does anyone recognize this wire and any idea where it goes
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 07:29 AM
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Hate to tell you but that looks like the knock sensor. Hopefully the new engine has it installed, look for a connector at the rear of the left cylinder head.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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ok i looked up a knock sensor on rock autos website it does look like that. i am assuming that the brass side should connect to the drivers side cylinder head? thanks again for your help
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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No, it's under the intake manifold.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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we got it running and returned to its owners so thanks again
 
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