So I did some asking on the Samba about the Running Rich issue as well, most feel its the 02 sensor or the wiring. One person suggested using another 02 sensor which they have been using for years with good results. Funagon (on the samba) Stated: "The Oxy sensor is quite sensitive. I've had a few OXS's crap out for no reason. I've purchased the expensive "correct" part that costs over $100 and had it go bad in a week! Silicone residue will ruin an OXS, and I've found that a new engine can ruin an Oxy sensor, until after the engine burns off the residue from engine sealant and other contaminants. For just this very reason Boston Bob has suggested running a new engine without the OXS until the first or second oil change! I don't know about that, but I don't buy the expensive OXS anymore. You can go to Kragen/Checker/Autozone and ask for BOSCH oxygen sensor part # 13913. Costs about $40. Less if you have a coupon or print out a cheaper price from the store website. This Bosch sensor is exactly the same, with a different 3-wire connector so you have to do a nice job of splicing your old connector onto the new OXS. Make the connection waterproof and all will be good. I've used this OXS with my 2.2 WBX for thousands of miles, no problem. Getting an honest 19-21 mpg in my 7-passenger van." I verified it at autozone and indeed it is that price. I am just not sure I want to use something not spec with the vw manual. I only wonder now if it will that mess with the State Emissions at all? I checked and the costs of a recommended sensor is somewhere around $130 dollars. Any feedback on this non standard O2 sensor? Robert NY On Jul 20, 2009, at 12:23 PM, Robert Stewart wrote: > Yes its a 88 Auto. > > Thanks. > Rob > > On Jul 20, 2009, at 7:12 AM, Dave Arthur wrote: > >> Hi Robert >> >> I haven't asked the most important question, what year is your >> vehicle? If >> it is '86 or later the following will help ... >> >> The mixture on the AFM is only used on engine warm up and when the >> engine is >> running open loop, ie running without an O2 sensor. I really >> shouldn't say >> only as a gross maladjustment will really cause problems. If the >> setting is >> close the O2 system should bring mixture into line when warm. >> >> The Temp 2 sensor is not on the engine. It is on the front drivers >> side of >> the engine bay connected to the thermostat housing. It will have a >> blue body >> and is held in the housing with a circlip. >> >> TB setting, you need a manual... >> >> http://homepage.mac.com/greystoke.eng/.Public/Vanagon%20Protraining%20Digifa >> nt%20I%2086-91.pdf >> >> The above is the '86 + Digifant Pro Training manual. Use the >> Digifant 1 >> section. >> >> D >> >> >> On 19/07/09 11:57 PM, "Robert Stewart" <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> >> wrote: >> >>> So what about the Oxygen mix control that on AFM? should this not be >>> screwed with? How should it be set? >>> >>> The Temp 2 sensor is new. It might be possible he connected the >>> wiring >>> wrong. >>> ?Which sensor is the temp 2? The one in between the the pushrods or >>> near the water pump unit?) >>> >>> Now how does one set the for the throttle position switch setting >>> and >>> Intake air sensor in the AFM? >>> >>> Is there anything bad about buying a used breather tube vs a new >>> one? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Robert >>> NY >>> >>> On Jul 19, 2009, at 11:24 AM, Robert Stewart wrote: >>> >>>> So my rebuilt engine is in, started on the first try but it's >>>> running >>>> rich. >>>> >>>> Any ideas? >>>> >>>> It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and >>>> oxygen sensor, etc.. >>>> Could it be as simple as I need a new O2 Sensor? >>>> if so should I get the splice in kind or the whole wire? >>>> My mechanic tells me that it might be the wire from O2 sensor from >>>> all >>>> the years of replacement slicing.. >>>> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_985/oxygen_sensor.html >>>> >>>> My mechanic tells me the original Breather Tower top comes off to >>>> easily. >>>> He opened and the top inner components of the unit seem to be >>>> deteriorating. >>>> Does it require replacement at $90 for the unit or can it >>>> refurbish it >>>> somehow and seal the top? >>>> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_924/breather_system.html >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Robert >>>> NY >> |
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