Handling of O2 Sensor

[KatoKato]

Hello,

In the spring I am planning on installing the Dansk pre-muffler that's sitting in the basement. I have never performed any exhaust work (or much of any other car-related work) and have a question about handling the O2 sensor.

Once it's removed is there any special way to handle it as to not screw it up (other than dropping it or letting my 3 year old son throw it)? This is unknown territory for me and I'm thinking that I'll want to clean it up nice before I thread it into the silencer (I'm sure it has a soot layer on it after 36,000 miles) Is this advisable?

Thanks for your advice,

[kqw]

I believe the 02 sensor should be replaced every 30K miles....

Replace it...

[Wil Ferch]

They typically last over 60k miles.....

Don't touch the sensor end and don't let it come into contact with oils or silicone.....

Wil

[scottb]

Wil's advice is right on. You can use the OEM replacement, which is a bit spendy, or a generic unit and then graft the plug from the old one to the new one. I bought the generic unit, spliced the wires, soldered them, and then covered them with heat shrink tubing.

[porschenut]

It's spring now, so get busy!

[KatoKato]

Originally posted by Wil Ferch
...Don't touch the sensor end and don't let it come into contact with oils or silicone..

That may be tough as I'll be spraying down the sensor area w/ a PB Blaster like penetrating oil to remove it. I'll try and be careful. Thanks for the reply.

[KatoKato]

Originally posted by scottb
W....You can use the OEM replacement...or a generic unit and then graft the plug from the old one to the new one. I bought the generic unit, spliced the wires, soldered them, and then covered them with heat shrink tubing.

That would be my back up plan...in case I decide to replace it. I just need to find a distributor to get me the part. I've enquired here but Bosch Canada apparently has only the OEM replacement available (part#13003). I'd like to get the universal (part# 15735)

Anyone know of a distrutor that I could buy this part from and have it shipped to Canada?

Thanks,

[kqw]

Originally posted by Wil Ferch
They typically last over 60k miles.....Wil

While they will function up to approx 60K miles, their efficiency will diminish and can be the cause of issues such as idle surging etc.

And contrary to popular belief, Carrera's should NOT have an idle surge....(if all components and vac. etc is up to snuff)