was conveniently located near the top of the engine, on the end of the cylinder head. To access it, however, I still had to remove the PCV hose.

I then disconnected the electrical connector to the CMP sensor. This photo shows the red lock tab that has to be pulled out and disengaged to remove the connector.

The sensor was mounted to the cylinder head with two screws, which I removed.

The old sensor pulled off easily.

I applied a little silicone grease to the gasket of the new replacement sensor.

Installation is the reverse of removal. Once everything was reconnected, the result was a dramatic improvement in engine performance, all due to such a little component.Dwayne Roloson finally broke into the playoffs with the Calgary Flames.

Not as a netminder, mind you.

The former Flames goalie is in town with ESPN, working as a colour commentator for the U.S. sports network after his Minnesota Wild failed to make the NHL post-season.

It comes six years after his league debut with the Flames, when Calgary missed the playoffs during the 1996-97 season.

"I hate to have that weight on my shoulders but I was here for that," said Roloson, who posted a 20-30-11 record and a 2.95 goals-against average over 70 games with the Flames. "The organization's done a lot of growing. It was a long, drawn-out process. But they got to where they wanted to get now."

With the Wild sidelined for the playoffs, Roloson was approached by