[V8] Failed Emissions Miserably

[Kneale Brownson]

And since the sensor's wiring has to live near the exhaust pipes, it also
could be compromised by excess heat.


At 09:02 AM 11/29/2005 -0500, Kent McLean wrote:
>Zay wrote:
> > I will do that but the 02 sensor is only a year old.
> > Is there anything that could have damaged the 02 sensor?
>
>The O2 sensor doesn't like something (silcone?) which is
>used in some anti-seize compounds. If the mechanic used
>too much anti-seize on the sensor threads, it could
>prematurely kill the sensor.
>
>You might also check the wiring/connections. The sensor
>may still be good but corroded wiring or connections
>could cause bad readings.
>