KenB 87 TT
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So I bought a new sensor (actually two) the other day. Bosch cuz thats what autozone and kragen carry. Too convenient
Go to install.
Minor PITA to remove the old sensor
Then I cannot get the dang thing to thread. Try try try.
After trying both, eyeballing vs. the old sensor, I measure.
Both Bosch sensor measure 17.78 mm or so across the peak of the thread, and the lead in threads taper.
The old Delco measure more like 17.57 very short if any taper
Just to really annoy myself, I try to re-install the Delco sensor.
No problem, aim and turn.
Fire up the computer, part number on box matches Bosch website.
Turn to the online Buick community, find out (too late) that Bosch 02s have a poor reputation.
Arrgh, must order some Delcos or Denso.
Anyone else ever have such trouble trying to install a Bosch oxygen sensor?
Thanks for letting me rant
KenB
Go to install.
Minor PITA to remove the old sensor
Then I cannot get the dang thing to thread. Try try try.
After trying both, eyeballing vs. the old sensor, I measure.
Both Bosch sensor measure 17.78 mm or so across the peak of the thread, and the lead in threads taper.
The old Delco measure more like 17.57 very short if any taper
Just to really annoy myself, I try to re-install the Delco sensor.
No problem, aim and turn.
Fire up the computer, part number on box matches Bosch website.
Turn to the online Buick community, find out (too late) that Bosch 02s have a poor reputation.
Arrgh, must order some Delcos or Denso.
Anyone else ever have such trouble trying to install a Bosch oxygen sensor?
Thanks for letting me rant
KenB