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Date:         Mon, 5 Mar 2001 14:36:54 MST
Reply-To:     Joe Fortino <biker.pride@USA.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Joe Fortino <biker.pride@USA.NET>
Subject:      Re: [Re: O2 Sensor Questions]
Comments: To: Theresa Rennert <trea1972@HOTMAIL.COM>
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I'm far from being a wiz on the vanagon, but learning anyway I heard that the 02 sensor should be replaced every 30k

if I'm wrong please correct me. my van coffs a bit also and will replace the 100.00 02 sensor

Theresa Rennert <trea1972@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: Dude! I am having the same exact problem with my 85GL. However my sensor has yet to be replaced. For the complete job here in Nevada, it is going to cost me $250, parts & labor. I had the starter replaced and it fixed the problem for about 2 days, then the hesitation began again. Please, someone advise us!!!! Thanks, Trea

From: Chad <groch@WORLDCHAT.COM> Reply-To: Chad <groch@WORLDCHAT.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: O2 Sensor Questions Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 15:27:59 -0400

I've been experiencing some engine troubles over the past while with my 85GL. Upon acceleration my engine hesitates and stubles with no power. I

checked and cleaned the AFM, made sure there were no air leaks, replaced air filter, and put in a new Temp II sensor. After all this it did idle better and run well. When it was causing all the problems it happened to be very

wet outside, eiter wet snow or lots of rain. I assumed it must be an electrical connection somwhere. Well today the hesitation started again (crappy here today.....wet, snow etc.) I immediatly pulled over and heard the engine stumble and run bady. I then disconnected the O2 sensor and all is well again. Could it in fact be a screwed O2 sensor or the wire that connects it to the ECU???? I'm not sure of the age of the sensor. Also, upon pricing a new sensor I got some different results. The dealer

here (Ont Canada) wants $140 for a new one. The local autoparts store has

one in stock for $50. It is not a Bosch but he says is made by Bosch under the name "Neumo" (or something like that). The list vendors want ~$30US.

What should I do. Lastly, is it bad to be driving the van with the O2 sensor disconnected???? thanks, Chad

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