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cosmo
August 8th, 2005, 18:21
I believe it's time to replace the 02 sensor(s) on my 98' ranger.Are there any tricks,tips I need to know before I dive in? Thanx.
steveG
August 8th, 2005, 23:15
Only use Ford or Motorcraft parts. Aftermarket sensors fail way too often. Buy good sensors and do the job once.
matt_helton
August 8th, 2005, 23:40
apply anti-sleeze to the threads of the new sensor.
pphat
August 8th, 2005, 23:48
Buy an O2 sensor socket ... makes 'em about a thousand times eaisier to take off.... Kragen or NAPA has 'em for very little.
Hemp
August 9th, 2005, 02:33
autozone let me use the socket for free
roach
August 9th, 2005, 07:22
they have more than one 02. are you replacing them all?? if only one is bad, you dont really need to replace them all.
cosmo
August 9th, 2005, 19:19
I have 2 sensors.Crawled underneath,cracked the rear one loose.It's the one up closest to the engine that will probably give me hell.What about Bosch brand? I know the Ford dealer will get me for more! Thanx to all for the tips too!!!
steveG
August 9th, 2005, 23:46
Like I said before, I wouldn't use anything other than a Ford or Motorcraft sensor in my Fords. I work at a large independent repair shop & we're super-picky about the emissions/EFI parts we'll use. We've tried them all and no aftermarket parts(including bosch) work as well or as long as O.E. parts. Oddly enough, Bosch makes a lot of O.E. oxygen sensors for a lot of car manufacturers, but their aftermarket stuff still isn't as reliable.
Bryan_D
August 10th, 2005, 11:02
Hey anyone know where to get the dummy o2 sensors?? I need one to race and my jeep is obd2. For now it runs fine w/o a cat and regular sensor but just in case.
matt_helton
August 10th, 2005, 12:13
i thought anything mopar was a "dummy" part.....
Brian_99
August 10th, 2005, 12:34
i thought anything mopar was a "dummy" part.....

That's what I've been trying to tell him this whole time Matt... haha
Hemp
August 10th, 2005, 21:35
Hey anyone know where to get the dummy o2 sensors?? I need one to race and my jeep is obd2. For now it runs fine w/o a cat and regular sensor but just in case.

this might help....i think this is what your talking about

http://www.o2sensorsimulator.com/
cosmo
August 13th, 2005, 19:46
Finished my O2 sensor install.Check engine lite went off! Thanx to all for the advice.