Looking for Answers from the Gurus
 

Well for the last day of the year, I decided to drop my motor and came across a few issues I'd like to take care of.

I have 3 questions for those that know the answer.

1. Can I remove the heater unit (big black box with Shell sticker) altogether and not have any idling or problems down the road?
   
2. How do you replace the exhaust sensor ceramic piece that's in the engine bay? Man this thing is brittle!
   
3. I also removed the cruise control unit, will this cause a vacuum problem?

Please see pictures

I'm pretty sure I'll be okay with removing the Heater and Cruise Control, but I just want to be sure. Nothing like putting the engine back in and find out I shouldn't have done that!

The engine is a 3.2 DME and I'm changing out my clutch and flywheel, but now it's the...while I'm in there things to do situation.
Looks like I'll be replacing a bunch of items as I don't think the PO did much.

Thank you very much & Have a Happy New Year!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2...austSensor.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2...gineHeater.jpg

you can remove the heater box (black thingy) it wont affect the idle.

The other two i am not sure

Michael

1. yes you can, but you will have no heat
2. that white connector with one single pin is the o2 sensor. That does not look bad.
3. Do need to plug up the vacuum hose going from engine to cruise control. Or, you will have idle problem.

Agreed, doesn't look bad at all. Mine is cracked BAD and I need to replace it but I can't seem to find that part on Pelican.

Thanks for the info!
Part of the sensor is stuck in the boot. I tried looking for it and couldn't fine it either.
Having no heat is okay, as it doesn't get very cold here. However, there's now a naked parking brake handle between my seats.

Your photos
 

Thrlls,
Nice photos and descriptive questions. You are on the right track.
I did notice that you had the "Shell" sticker on your rear fan plenum. Would you mind taking a close up shot of that sticker and send it to me?
I would appreciate it very much. I plan to reproduce them for some club members here in Houston doing restorations.

Robert
911_pilot

That is the mating connector for the O2 sensor plug - it is not the actual O2 sensor. I believe that connector is part of the engine harness assembly and is not available separately. Others have salvaged that connector off harnesses from parted out cars. And yes, it is brittle. The one on my SC is broken in half (but still functional).

No problem!
PM me your email addy and I'll send one off, or I could just post it here if you like.

Does anyone know where I can get the studs that connect the engine and tranny from?
I mounted the motor using the adapter ring from our host, and apparently I didn't have tight enough and while turning the motor upsidedown I bent the two studs on the oil cooler side. :(
Live and learn I guess

Thank you for the info. I figured the o2 sensor was on the exhaust, but yep the connector is what is cracked in half. I'm going to try and Super Glue it together and hope for the best. It's comforting to know yours still works...hopefully mine will too!

Pics of the Shell Sticker and AC Sticker:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ellSticker.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2...llSticker2.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ACSticker1.jpg

Shell Stickers
 

Thrlls,
Thanks a million for your time.
I appreciate the excellent photos.

Robert
911_pilot

Try the dealer, pretty sure they still sell them. Or,
Try Partsheaven, Hayward California. They for sure have them, $5 each maybe.
Or, get one from a Metric Fastener supplier.

Thanks for the leads!
I purchased the studs from our host yesterday, I should be getting them next week Monday.