so glad to see you say this, and this is partly why I don't recommend 'replacing parts' as a trouble shooting method.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 2:49 PM Subject: Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
> FWIW, I once replaced an O2 sensor just because it was time and I was > putting a new exhaust system on anyway. The engine was running fine. > > After putting in the new stuff I went for a ride. The engine ran badly > especially at highway speeds. I disconnected the O2 sensor and it ran > well with it disconnected. It turns out I got a bad sensor right out of > the box. After putting on yet another new sensor all was well. I tried > the (used once) sensor on another Vanagon and it caused that engine to > run badly, too. Not all that is new is good. > > Mike > Houlton, Maine/Glade Spring, Virginia |
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