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flynn - 28 Sep 2004 18:16 GMT

my light is on indicating I replace the rear o2 sensor (downstream) and the
knock sensor. if I want to do it myself, what recommendations does anyone
have? can a amateur do it? or should I go ahead and spend the $650 they
are quoting me? are autozone parts sufficient enough or what? is the
bosch oem o2 sensors on their website the ones I am after? if so, I just
need one right, since its the rear sensor thats bad,(they say "2
required")? and the knock sensor is out? any suggestions?

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Jon Smith - 29 Sep 2004 03:59 GMT

Yes, you can do it yourself and Autozone is fine. On the oxygen sensor
it has to be the same length as the original as the oxygen sensor is a
self generating sensor. So, if you get the one that does not have a
plug on it you will have to cut the old connector off the old sensor
line and solder it onto the new oxygen sensor. Be sure to measure the
length of the old one before you cut the end off and make sure you leave
a few inches to make the solder joint. You do not want to have the wire
too close to the connector. Also, go to Radio Shack and get some shrink
tubing to make a water tight seal. If the oxygen sensor has an end on
it you will only have to plug it in.

> my light is on indicating I replace the rear o2 sensor (downstream) and the
> knock sensor. if I want to do it myself, what recommendations does anyone
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> need one right, since its the rear sensor thats bad,(they say "2
> required")? and the knock sensor is out? any suggestions?

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