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17-09-2006, 10:33 AM
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i finally changed my leads, Top Gun max 300, cleaned the 02 sensor as well the car goes alot better. My fuel economy seems heaps better i got 255km's last nite out of half a tank. Better than 195-200km's i used to get. My distance to empty would never go past the 480 mark, now its close to 600.
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17-09-2006, 10:47 AM
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Fantastic Plastic
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Good to hear, sounds like it was worth the time and effort then, especially with the price of fuel these days ! ..lol , cheers
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17-09-2006, 11:39 AM
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17-09-2006, 12:57 PM
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Fantastic Plastic
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"Money well spent , new snorkle , k&n filter and oxygen sensor " or something like that ( the thread is only a few day old ) ;) . cheers.
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17-09-2006, 03:30 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Belmont, WA
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My fairmont was getting 450k's per tank I changed the o2 sensor and put on a 2.5" exhaust and reset ecu
I got about 450 from the tank week after and then I filled up yesterday and at the moment range k's + k's travelled = 650! that's driving through suburbia. I'm pretty impressed very worthwhile doing. |
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17-09-2006, 03:38 PM
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O2 sensor changing is one of the most under-rated service procedures. If your car has done over 100000k, change it and you will be amazed. I just changed mine at 65K and had measureable results.
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17-09-2006, 05:04 PM
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v8snerlo
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Location: Brisbane
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where is the sensor located and what price is it to purchase a replacement module. Thanks
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17-09-2006, 05:14 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Its located on your exhaust manifold. Its the thing with wires on it. It just unscrews. Not sure of price.
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17-09-2006, 05:44 PM
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145 new from repco. i might buy a new one.
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17-09-2006, 05:51 PM
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145 new from repco. i might buy a new one.
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17-09-2006, 05:54 PM
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17-09-2006, 07:18 PM
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17-09-2006, 07:18 PM
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17-09-2006, 07:37 PM
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i cleaned mine with sandpaper and a wire brush. it was tricky to get back in to.
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17-09-2006, 08:56 PM
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17-09-2006, 09:35 PM
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I think cleaning an O2 sensor is like straining sour milk - you may get rid of the lumps, but it's still off. It may make a difference for a week or two, but they really are a wear out item and should be replaced when worn.
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17-09-2006, 09:39 PM
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Fantastic Plastic
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hi guys , it wasn't actually my thread , i just added my 2 cents worth to it on how i cleaned my O2 sensor . Here's the link , it was about 3 pages back http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=64545 the info is burried in there . cheers.
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17-09-2006, 09:45 PM
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my car has 122k on it ive never touched O2 sensor but ive always gotten around the 600k mark to a tank, great weather and even better driving and ive hit 700k to a tank, should i touch the O2 sensor and get 900k?....lol
(thats driving in tville also, where you are always stopping for no reason at all)
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17-09-2006, 10:01 PM
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yes still (as money n time permit) doing the rebuilding the zh fairlane with a clevo 400m 4v heads injected whipple blown with aode 4 speed trans to a 9" ....... we'll get there eventually just remember don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic! I have taken up meditation... at least it's better than sitting around doing nothing !! |
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17-09-2006, 10:05 PM
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Would love to see a full write up on this. I have 0 idea, but would rather fit new leads, etc myself than have someone else do it (well at least they would tell me they did it)
But i need easy to read things, with pictures !!!! Also a suggestion on brands would be good, plus equiptment needed !
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17-09-2006, 11:22 PM
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heres the one off ebay bosche $79 All should need is spanner to fit and some anti sieze
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17-09-2006, 11:51 PM
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22mm spanner it just goes straight in
I bought my bosch one $121 from coventry's (didn't wanna wait for ebay delivery - very impatient) |
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18-09-2006, 12:11 AM
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Dont the packs on Ebay come with the anti seaze with them?
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18-09-2006, 06:03 PM
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AUII Fairmont Ghia
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18-09-2006, 07:54 PM
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18-09-2006, 08:18 PM
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AUII Fairmont Ghia
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oh yeah just looked a bit closer has got some in the threads - thought it would be in a packet thanks JC
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24-09-2006, 12:10 AM
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well i got 425km's out of a tank. And i punched it quite a few times last saturday nite on the E series cruise. Yeah it took a week to get through a tank i dont do much driving. Its bettter than before by about 50km's which aint to bad, i reckon i can get it better with a aftermarket computer or decent dyno tune.
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24-09-2006, 10:01 AM
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Well I just got mine in. These efi guys are good its a genuine bosch unit ant seize greased up and ready to go with std AU-BA plug.
Honestly hasn't made a bit of difference so probably my five year old original one was still well within it's working life. Still with petrol cost so high it was worth a try. |
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24-09-2006, 08:41 PM
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The Ancient Warrior
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Qld Border Ranges
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I've decided to give mine a bit of a clean up and as previously mentioned, it might not improve anything but it's worth a go, especially with the high cost of fuel these days.
My only problem is that I don't have any "Antiseize" at home and was wondering if there is anything else that is a good substitute for it. If not, I'll just wait till I go into town and get the right stuff before going ahead. |
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Changed my leads, cleaned o2 sensor.
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