O2 Sensor connector
 

Look what we made this weekend a fix for that broken O2 connector.

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nice louie, did you make that or is it a wotnot laying around that just happened to look like that. good idea, got any more?

While working on my car I broke my second connector, I showed it to my machinist neighbor and told him can you make we make this and he said no problem. I'll ask if he can make some more and how much.

I am a little confused by attaching what appears to be the O2 sensor from the exhaust manifold to the machined part. Is the new part to replace the ceramic component that is attached to the wiring loom?

If it does, in fact, replace the wiring loom component and it works, I am willing to pay real $$$ for one.

Hal, The black O2 wire plugs back in the to the damaged connector and can be secured by a large heat shrink and can be tuck in behind the wiring. This way no need to replace the wire o damaged connector. I'll take some more pics installed in my engine compartment.

Louie, Sometimes I can be as dumb as a box of rocks, so pardon me again.

In your first picture the new machined piece is sitting on a black pad. In the background is what I think is the wiring loom connector to which the O2 sensor plugs into. Is the piece in the background what the new machined piece replaces? And the other picture illustrates how the wiring loom would attach to the new piece?

Sorry I am so dense on this.

Yep, the new machined piece replaces the broken connector and the black wire came from an old 02 sensor which I soldered a connector at the end to mount on the new replacement piece. There's not much room there when this piece is mounted so the easiest way is to have a 90 deg connection. I'll get some more pics for this afternoon.

That is terrific. I look forward to seeing the pictures.

Installation pics.
The beauty of this connector is that the rod goes all the way to end of the connector, not like the original that creates a weak point at the connection. If there's enough demand we can produce the connector and be available at Pelican parts.

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That looks great. I'm on my 2nd broken connector as well. I think I would be interested.

One unrelated queston...when you spliced your connector, how did you deal with the shielding around the green wire?

That looks great, I'll buy one!!!

I don't think I understand why you don't just snip the green wire out of the old connector and solder/connect it directly to your new part, though. Lose all that old stuff.

"One unrelated queston...when you spliced your connector, how did you deal with the shielding around the green wire?"

I only used the center wire, the oem connector only uses the center wire.

"I don't think I understand why you don't just snip the green wire out of the old connector and solder/connect it directly to your new part, though. Lose all that old stuff."

That's another option one can do, I did this just to show how to deal with old damaged connector without cutting it.

Louie, that does look terrific. Maybe the Carreras are different than SC's and hence my questions.

If you neighbor wants to make a limited run of these, count me in.

That's cool! I love the "better mouse trap". I too would get one as I've already broken one so it's only a matter of time that I break another. Count me in if you're taking pre orders.

I also need 1 for a 3.2!!

the only prob is, to utilize that connector, you would have to buy the oem 02 senor, around 100 bucks. you can get a Bosch one wire at most parts stores for 19.95, its the same thing, just diff, connector. and you cant use solder for any conn. on the 02 wire, it affects the milli volts that travels that wire.

Update:

We made 10 connectors, also trim the back end a bit to give more room on the wiring harness, Please PM me if anybody is interested in this first run. If enough demand will have this available in the pelican parts.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1253496688.jpg

PM on the way. I'll take one.

I'll take one. Let us know cost details.
Thanks

The repair kit will be $35.

Hal,

Here' the pic with the old connector removed. the final installation.

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Thanks Gogar, it looks much cleaner without that old junky connector.

Ok, one last question, I promise! :D

When you cut the old connector off, how many wires are inside the green insulation? If more than one wire is there, which one did you connect?

The green wire is just one wire.

I use the center wire. strip the shielding far enough about 1 in. cut the shielding and strip the center wire, crimp the electrical connector, finished it with some heat shrink.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1253587390.jpg

35$ for a totally custom part ? I'd be grabing that quick even if mine wasn't broken ( yet) but alas I have a 78 and no such device to worry about .. great Job guys ..

Louie,
The connector looks great and was very easy to install. Kudos to you for coming up with a very economical and well made fix. Thanks, Phil

Thanks, Glad to be at help for the fellow enthusiast.

I will take one. pm sent, Thanks Al

Are you still making these O2 connectors?
 

Hi there- I know that its been a long time but are these still available and have you heard about how well they worked? I would be interested in a couple. Did Pelican ever pick them up?

Thanx
Much

I purchased one recently from Louie. Louie was very kind and delivery was prompt (took some time to get it over to Germany). It works perfectly. If function is what you're after this is the way to go. However, it is not concourse correct.

- Manfred

yes still have some and this connector works well.
"Did Pelican ever pick them up?" No not enough demand.
send me a pm.

Louie

O2 sensor part
 

Hi Louie; Thank you for answering. I would like to buy one of these in case mine fails. I managed to JB weld it back together but it feels temporary. What is the email or address where I can send a paypal to you if you take that. Question; is the electrical connection the only issue here or is O2 somehow drawn in also? Why all the fancy shielding around these things---its a mystery to me! Again thanks. Also I think I know why so many of these things are broken. I pulled mine off thinking it was like a sparkplug from underneath. This probably pulled the plug down and cracked it.

As advertised! Works like a charm. Thanks again Louie.

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Nice :-)

Keep us posted, I may just have to order one now :eek:

Your welcome. Very nice installation.

I'm thinking of getting another and keeping it in my parts bin.

Louie: You've got a PM from me!

I had the chugging problem crop up on my 85 3.2 Carrera. I did the usual plug wires, plugs and cleaned all electrical connections. All was fine for a few days and the problem returned. Pulled over and stared at the motor running on what seemed to be four cyliders and decided to pull on the O2 connector. Car cleared up. Pushed on the connector and the chugging was back. Needless to say I am interested in purchasing your connector. I will PM you.