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Jeff Sloan
Does anyone know of a way to clean out an oxygen sensor? They are
rather expensive to replace.
rather expensive to replace.
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Bill Bradley
Jeff said:Does anyone know of a way to clean out an oxygen sensor? They are
rather expensive to replace.
Which model Volvo? Many can be replaced with Bosch "generic" parts for
a fraction of dealer prices, the only difference being the connector (if
you don't mind cutting and crimping a wire or 4).
Bill
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Jeff Sloan said:Does anyone know of a way to clean out an oxygen sensor? They are
rather expensive to replace.
I have had limited success with a hot propane torch followed by my ultra
sonic bath- you've nothing to loose. If the working end of the sensor has
suffered from:
a) antifreeze (failed headgasket)
b) prolonged exposure to over rich mixture, or raw fuel (from a misfire)
c) lead (from leaded petrol used in error)
d) silicone (silicone sealer-again from use during engine work)
e) excess combustion of oil (rings, head gasket failed etc)
then you're wasting your time. If you bugger the cat through running for a
while with a failed o2 sensor then its even more costly.
Tim..
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Stewart Hargrave
If you bugger the cat...
There's nothing about doing that in my Haynes manual.
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Jeff Sloan
I have a 94 850T. I tried brake cleaner and a wire brush. Didn't work.
I went with the generic sensors. BIG savings there. Thanks for the
suggestion!
I went with the generic sensors. BIG savings there. Thanks for the
suggestion!