o2 Sensor question(s)

StreetStang37 · 04-01-2002, 01:15 AM

Short and simple. I took out the o2 sensors and I accidentely dropped coolant on one (the whole sensor, dont ask how). Will that ruin it? Thanx a mill.

Chevyguy · 04-01-2002, 08:54 AM

Ok I won't ask how, but you will spark some imagination for sure

You should be able to clean off the sensor with carb cleaner b4 reinstaling, or even if you already put it in, the ethylene glycol should burn off with no big problem. Certianly not an ideal situation but not worthy of trashing a $40 sensor either

04-01-2002, 01:15 AM	#1
StreetStang37 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Jose, California USA Posts: 275	o2 Sensor question(s) Short and simple. I took out the o2 sensors and I accidentely dropped coolant on one (the whole sensor, dont ask how). Will that ruin it? Thanx a mill. __________________ 1993 Grabber Blue Mustang GT Trick Flow Heads, Street Heat intake, 3/8in spacer, E303, TFS 1.7rr & 6.75 pushrods, Holley 190lph fuel pump, 24# injectors & sample tube, SVO timing chain, Aeromotive AFPR, 180* t-stat, 2 5/8 Auto Meter mech fuel pressure gauge, K&N, March Ram Air & Pullies, 73mm C&L MAF, Edelbrock 65mm TB & EGR, 1 5/8in Equal Length Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2in H-Pipe w/hi-flow cats & Flowmaster 2 1/2in Cat-Back Exhaust, FlowTech Cut-Outs, Nitto DR's, 3.73 gears, FMS Aluminum DriveShaft, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Pro-Shift Lite, 8.5mm MSD Super Cunductor Plug Wires, PowerSlot rotors, PowerMaster 140amp Alt., LX lights, Cobra R hood w/SVO scoop, Saleen spoiler, Cobra Bumper, 3in chrome tips.

04-01-2002, 08:54 AM	#2
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Ok I won't ask how, but you will spark some imagination for sure You should be able to clean off the sensor with carb cleaner b4 reinstaling, or even if you already put it in, the ethylene glycol should burn off with no big problem. Certianly not an ideal situation but not worthy of trashing a $40 sensor either __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.