5.4 upstream oxygen sensor help
#11
jt, the holders are angled for easy insertion and to prevent the inner fender from moving (i.e. to prevent removal of the holder). When you remove them, they bend and lose effectiveness. So for $3...they go in they way they are supposed to and hold like they are supposed to.
#12
relax jt I just mis-read your post. Don't do drugs although my eyes can get a little tired after starring at a computer screen all day (I have a Masters in Computer Science). Was I offensive to you? I thought that I added something to the post. You know, the extra trip to the parts store...BTW, perhaps, according to Ford, the service life of 6-7 years for the sensor was a good enough reason? A used vehicle serviced in this way is the type I like to buy. But anyway, good question.
#13
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I decided to change my fronts last week after noticing a "lazy" response time from my old front 02's..
This time I managed to get my hand up to the plug on the passenger side, I had it in and out in about 10 minutes.. I just put my hand straight up next to the tranny, held in the clip and pulled..
To reinstall I plugged the sensor in first, wound it backwards a bit, then cranked it into the bung.. I noticed it cleaned up my AFR readings by "tightening" up the range in which it was reading. I checked this on my wideband 02 I added on my driverside.
Part number for the fronts..
This time I managed to get my hand up to the plug on the passenger side, I had it in and out in about 10 minutes.. I just put my hand straight up next to the tranny, held in the clip and pulled..
To reinstall I plugged the sensor in first, wound it backwards a bit, then cranked it into the bung.. I noticed it cleaned up my AFR readings by "tightening" up the range in which it was reading. I checked this on my wideband 02 I added on my driverside.
Part number for the fronts..
Last edited by Especial86; 01-21-2014 at 12:03 PM.
#14
special, what you pay for the OEM part? Honestly, I replaced mine with Bosch, but I'm "trending" on going with nothing but OEM parts lately. In one of my other posts I post that I replace my MAF (correct diagnosis) with a South Korean replacement and it was just junk. Nothing against South Korea, but it was giving some crazy readings.......and the computer regulating the timing and whatnot needs to have the proper input....Go OEM (except brake rotors and pads LOL).
Last edited by meb; 01-27-2014 at 11:16 PM. Reason: Needed to add brake comment LOL
#16
Always recommend replacing in pairs for the fronts.
Recommend Motorcraft only. Here's why:
http://vmptuning.com/forum/showthread.php?t=825
good luck
#17
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special, what you pay for the OEM part? Honestly, I replaced mine with Bosch, but I'm "trending" on going with nothing but OEM parts lately. In one of my other posts I post that I replace my MAF (correct diagnosis) with a South Korean replacement and it was just junk. Nothing against South Korea, but it was giving some crazy readings.......and the computer regulating the timing and whatnot needs to have the proper input....Go OEM (except brake rotors and pads LOL).
#18
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Hi. Always recommend replacing in pairs for the fronts. Recommend Motorcraft only. Here's why: http://vmptuning.com/forum/showthread.php?t=825 good luck
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