Oxygen Sensors

[chilliwack]

Might be replacing the O2 sensors shortly

Has anybody tried the sensors without a plug and wired them in?

http://www.land-rover-auto-parts.com/ca ... =Discovery

Thoughts would be appreciated?

Cheers

[DaveB]

Whats the reason for going without the connectors? Price? Ease of access?

I've changed a few of these and I found the first one to be tough as the connectors are fairly well hidden around the back of the block, but with a little practice the job isn't that hard. Price-wise they look quite a bit cheaper, but you're taking a chance that the wires are different colours and you might not get them wired up right.

If you do use them, I would recommend a staggered soldered connection as well as a crimp on sleeve, of course covered with shrink tube and then carefully tied back from any heat sources.

cheers, Dave

[ANDYD]

I would remove the old sensors and give them a good clean and put them back in and see if there is any difference. (if you haven't already tried that).
I was able to stretch mine for another year by cleaning them.
When I did finally change mine I went with the same plug type, as there is so many different after-market varieties that this was the only way I could be sure that they were the right ones for my truck.
cheers,
Andy

[Bill E.]

Well if Andy was able to stretch the life of an O2 sensor out for another year you should give it a try. Andy is the master of breathing life into machinery that any sane person would have given up on years earlier. :wink: :wink:
Bill

[ANDYD]

Ha ha Billy, your funny :lol:

I think its a typical trait of an old Land Rover owner!

I have a black patch on the garden fence from banging out the air filter element so many times ... "oh, it willl be Ok for one more trip"!
Ssshhhhh - dont tell anyone...

[chilliwack]

Hey, Andy

How did you do the actual cleaning?

Cheers,

Roger