RE: 164L '91 - Oxygen sensor replacement - advice please

[Alan Lambert <lechefgerard@domain.elided>]

AHA!

I think I understand--You have a twin spark, which is a much smaller
engine than the V-6 in David's car--perhaps the larger engine makes the
exhaust system much more crowded, thereby require the dismantling.

Any thoughts, anyone?


--- David Hanley <David.Hanley1@domain.elided> wrote:
> On my 1994 Twin Spark, I didn't have to un fasten the cat, just
> unplug
> the cable under the engine, remove the cable clips along the length,
> then using an open ended spanner, unscrew (slowly) the 02 sensor.
> 
> Did it twice in preceding years, after failing emissions tests.
> (second time was broken spark plug lead - difficult to detect on a
> twin
> spark - as no misfire occurs is audible).
> 
> Regards David.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan Lambert [mailto:lechefgerard@domain.elided] 
> Sent: 23 September 2001 18:55
> To: David Hanley; Alfa Digest
> Subject: re:164L '91 - Oxygen sensor replacement - advice please
> 
> 
> Re below,
> 
> Dave Westphal, who is a friend of mine and who posted the first
> question
> re the O2 sensor replacement, asked me to look the procedure up on a
> car
> disk. I did so, and read a long description of the procedure which
> included unfastening the catalytic converter. Are you saying that the
> service manual is wrong, and that it is easy to replace? ( When done
> reading the description, I advised Dave to let his mechanic do it.)
> 
> 
> 
> --- David Hanley <David.Hanley1@domain.elided> wrote:
> > This is a standard Bosch part on post 1994 cars.
> > 
> > You need an open ended spanner after you have disconnected the
> cable 
> > underneath the engine first.
> > 
> > will take about 20 minutes first time, as you have to find the
> cable 
> > joint, and remove the cable ties.
> > 
> > I didn't have to jack the car up, just stretch a bit.
> > 
> > Hope this helps.
> > 
> > Regards David.
> > 
> > '98 166 Super
> > 
> > >>Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2001 18:14:57 -0700
> > 
> > >>From: "David Westphal" <omoo@domain.elided>
> > 
> > >>Subject: 164L '91 - Oxygen sensor replacement - advice please
> > 
> > >>How hard is it to replace ? Any special tools might be needed ?
> > Problems encountered ?
> > 
> > >>I would have to use a jack. I can buy a factory one for $150 or a
> > Japanese aftermarket for $83. Any biases ?
> > 
> > >>Thanks in advance.
> > 
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