Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 20:10:12 -0600
Reply-To: Mark Ingalls <ingalls_mark@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Mark Ingalls <ingalls_mark@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: O2 Sensor Questions
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Hello Chad and Trea,
There has been disussion the last few weeks about 02 sensors, you may want
to check the recent archives..
The easy route to replace the 02 sensor would be to buy the sensor from Bus
Depot or Vanagain. Then take it to a general auto repair shop and have them
put it in. I would not think they would charge more than $50 at the most to
put it in. Ask first.
Chad your 02 sensor connection may be getting wet. Maybe ask at a auto parts
store for something to seal the connection.
Mark Ingalls
85 GL
----- Original Message -----
From: Theresa Rennert <trea1972@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 2:54 PM
Subject: Re: O2 Sensor Questions
> 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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