Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:46:59 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: O2 sensor in gutted cat question
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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
