That clip is usually real tight on the Bosch sensors. If you have a non Bosch sensor the body diameter is different and the clip will not hold securely. My favorite part of this stupid shield design is that shield is stainless but the clip and rivet is not. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Martin Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:37 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question Following Dennis' excellent recommendation, I bought an OEM o2 sensor shield from The Bus Depot a few years back. After I installed it and stepped back to have a look at my fine work, I thought that it would surely fall off into the first pothole I hit. I decided it needed a lanyard or short piece of flexible wire to secure it to the van in case it somehow became detached from the sensor. Regrettably, I didn't fabricate the lanyard immediately. A couple of months later my fancy stainless steel sensor shield had disappeared. Perhaps someone swiped it but I think it's more likely it just fell off. If you decide to buy the $ensor $hield, think about adding a retaining wire to protect your investment and your o2 sensor.
Andrew Bainbridge Island WA 85 Westfalia 204K and 49 States 85 Transporter SC 1.6L TD -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Haynes Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 3:04 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question They are still available from the dealer (~$30). You could fabricate something.
Dennis
From: Bob Stevens [mailto:mtbiker62@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 2:29 AM To: Dennis Haynes Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question
"What is more important is to have the clip on shield in place to keep off wind and road debris. Wind will cool it down and dirt/rain can foul it."
Do you know where these can be acquired Dennis. I've looked high 'n low on the internet and no luck. I'm considering using spark plug shields as they are good to 1200 degrees and would be better than nothing, I think. Trouble is since they are fiberglass and a fabric sheath, they could collect ice, unless the heat of the sensor would prevent that?
bob |
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