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Old 06-11-2004, 10:37 AM
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Cleaning O2 sensors?

Can it be done? I think i fowled mine out running too much race gas last week. Engine studders sometimes at low RPM's. Could it be just the fuel filter?
 
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Old 06-11-2004, 03:05 PM
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If your O2 sensor went bad from fuel contamination it will have to be replaced. It can't be cleaned like a spark plug.

Are you using leaded or unleaded race fuel?
 
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Old 06-11-2004, 04:44 PM
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OI ran Turbo Blue in mine and ended up replacing all 4 O2 sensors.
Passenger side front is a PITA.
Remove tire, remove inner wheel housing, and use a SHORT wrench. its a PITA

shopped around for hte best price at it was MURRAY DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS
 
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Old 06-12-2004, 11:38 AM
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Well, i found out after the fact from a friend that it was leaded fuel. He said that it makes his Grand National throw out an engine code when he runs it. Wish i would've knew that ahead of time! Anyway, i'm in NC and Murray's isn't around here (i checked the website). Does anyone know where i can pick up these sensors other than Ford? Price? Do i need to do all 4?
 
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Old 06-12-2004, 11:49 AM
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On my next door neighbors wifes Bronco we took out the 0 2 sensor and washed it down with carb cleaner.
Not sure if it did any harm or not.
 
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Old 06-12-2004, 12:53 PM
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I guess it couldn't hurt... anyone think different? I might try that before i go and buy new sensors.
 
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Old 06-12-2004, 08:35 PM
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Maybe a seafoam treatment?
 



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