Any special 02 sensors I should install? I'm gonna replace mine.

-FROG- · February 11th, 2008, 05:01 PM

Yes, I searched first, didn't find anything. What 02 sensors for my Gen I? Bosch replacements from Auto Zone?

SidewinderGTS · February 11th, 2008, 05:08 PM

I used Bosch replacements on my gen ll.

Monzsta · February 11th, 2008, 05:35 PM

PM UGR or some of the other tuners. They should have a bunch of take-outs on hand as the upstreams get replaced with wideband o2's when an AEM is installed. Auto zone Bosch sensors are ok, but I tend to prefer oem when possible.

-FROG- · February 11th, 2008, 05:57 PM

I hate removing O2 sensors.... One is already starting to round out from 10 minutes of trying to remove it PROPERLY.

I'm debating on cutting the wires and wrapping the closed end of the wrench around the sensor for removal.

GRCFORCE327 · February 11th, 2008, 06:32 PM

If you don't have a good o2 socket,just cut the wires.I have two almost new bosch sensors.Pm me your address and I'll send them to you.

-FROG- · February 11th, 2008, 08:29 PM

CRAP... I FINALLY got my drivers side O2 out.... I think my header may be worthless after this though. It totally ripped out all the threads off the O2 sensor and I can only ASSUME the same happened to the header, although I haven't really looked up in there or tried to screw in my new one. Anyone think my header would be salvagable? This is perfect timing after I just got layed off.

Otherwise I'm gonna need some extremely cheap headers so I can continue fixing my car's starting problem.

b3rndtt0ast · February 11th, 2008, 11:03 PM

take them to an exhaust shop and have them reweld some bungs onto it. shouldnt be more then 10 - 15 bucks.

dansauto · February 11th, 2008, 11:14 PM

gen1 os are not heated and usually dont go bad. as mentioned above just get new bungs welded on.

viper spray · February 12th, 2008, 02:32 AM

Did you get your bung hole welded up yet?

b3rndtt0ast · February 12th, 2008, 03:23 AM

i would be more worried about getting the bunghole ground off...

-FROG- · February 12th, 2008, 04:13 AM

lol, I know about getting my bung.... tapped, wrapped and heated up for more action! (I think most of you on Viper Alley just like using the word "bung hole" whenever possible.) However, this may be a good time to go ahead and get some headers for my Gen I, if I can find someone willing to part with a set for a reasonable price. I did some searching in the classifieds and stuff.... but I think I may have to just fix what I got for now. I'll take a look tomorrow and see if my "BUNG HOLES" are up to par for inserting new sensors.

Monzsta · February 12th, 2008, 09:06 AM

Get a double ended spark plug tap and have at it.

Same thread as the 13/16" (big) end. Even if it isn't pretty, it should hold the sensor properly. Don't kill the new sensor tightening it up. Just snug it.

Monzsta · February 12th, 2008, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dansauto

gen1 os are not heated and usually dont go bad. as mentioned above just get new bungs welded on.

All Vipers have heated o2's.

-FROG- · February 12th, 2008, 06:02 PM

Thanks for all the help guys. I think I'm gonna be ok with my stock headers after all.

You guys rock!