I've got an 86 Honda Prelude 2.0Si. The ecu reported a bad O2 sensor
so I replaced it- the old one was horribly, horribly rusted and so
before I put the new one on I added a bit of lubricant/anti-rust
solution. Then, once I had it attached, I thought about what an O2
sensor actually DOES and I smacked myself on the head. The stuff is
some kind of petroleum distillate- it says 3-in-1 Oil, Toolbox in a
can. I know it got on the vents that protect the actual sensor tube.
Anyone have an opinion on whether or not I just totally ruined my nice
new oxygen sensor? Is there something I should do to clean it? Or am
I probably ok and should just stop worryin' about it?
Thanks in advance,
Bill Tice
C. E. White - 10 Aug 2006 14:17 GMT
> I've got an 86 Honda Prelude 2.0Si. The ecu reported a bad O2 sensor
> so I replaced it- the old one was horribly, horribly rusted and so
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> new oxygen sensor? Is there something I should do to clean it? Or am
> I probably ok and should just stop worryin' about it?
Stop worrying about it.
Ed
cselby@mts.net - 10 Aug 2006 21:43 GMT
>Anyone have an opinion on whether or not I just totally ruined my nice
>new oxygen sensor? Is there something I should do to clean it? Or am
>I probably ok and should just stop worryin' about it?
Any oils on the sensor will burn off. The stuff to be carefull with
is anti-sieze compound that will short out the sensor and spark plugs.
Pete
ueberbill@gmail.com - 10 Aug 2006 22:14 GMT
> >Anyone have an opinion on whether or not I just totally ruined my nice
> >new oxygen sensor? Is there something I should do to clean it? Or am
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>
> Pete
Thanks to both, good to know.
Bill