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Re: Craig's O2 sensor



Chris, as a professional, I wouldn't do it. Just because a spark plug will go in
the hole, is it right for the application? You can use recycled oil too, or DOT 2
brake fluid, coolant containing phosphates, and gyppo distributor rotors and
caps, but why would you?
You're driving cars that were pretty expensive when new, and probably represent a
pretty substantial investment on your part. You belong to a pretty exclusive
interest group on the 'net, and exhibit a measure of  interest and pride in your
ride. It makes sense to me to use the utmost care for your investment. VAG and
Bosch R&D worked together at no small expense to develop the fuel/ignition
systems on these cars, and you and I have little or no knowledge of the fine
subtleties of either system, nor of those of the Ford for which the sensor of
which you speak was intended. I, personally and professionally, am sticking with
the specified product until Bosch comes out with a substitute. They make some for
the single wire system, and they'd probably make one for the multi wire system
too, if they saw fit.
John

Autobahn01@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 98-11-02 23:50:49 EST, jdlarson@ix.netcom.com writes:
>
> << We've been here before. Bosch lists no 3 wire universal sensor, although
>  we've been getting a non-Bosch one from Worldpac at a pretty good price. >>
>
> It's just a matter of being a bit creative with Bosch's selection. They don't
> list a universal 3 wire for the Vw/Audi line; but have your parts man browse
> through some Ford listings. A nice 3 wire can be had for ~40$, clip the Ford
> connector off, and presto, she's a universal. I can dig up an example Bosch
> P/N if you don't have any luck.
>
> -Cheers
> Chris Semple
> '87 4000q
>    '83 TQC
>       '88 E150 Club