Urgent!, Need Oxygen Sensor R33

[zandi2000]

redline, did u end up gettin on mate?

[Mase]

wld747, i got a ford el sensor and it was $85, that was the cheapest i could find unfortunately but still worth it. I thought i'd get off my butt and do something so i have taken a photo of the o2 sensor just for the people who want to see. No ragging my photography as the camera ain't much chop and i don't have much time to photoshop it.

[Cubes]

That wiring loom looks dangerously close to the dump in that photo.

[Mase]

Yes i know it looks close but it's just the photo angle. THere is at least 10-15cm's between them. I made sure they stayed clear by zip tying them back.

[int21h]

I called around and found Conventrys (WA) sell the EL's for $127.95 and the RB30's for $140.

Im still after someone who can sell it to me for $60-$80 in WA

[WLD747]

try autobarn, repco, ford, bursons. Theres lots of companys around.

cheers

[int21h]

WLD747, cheers for the speedy reply.

What brand name did you buy?

I got a call back from "Discount Autos" who quoted me $170 for NGK. He said if i got a brand name, he could track down a price.

[Mase]

yeah i found u really have to call around. Try aussie auto if they have them in SA, otherwise repco and coventry will be expensive. Conventry only dropped because i told them aussie auto's price.

[int21h]

Im in Perth (close enough) WA.

I called around a lot of places. Repco was the cheapest at $123

Anyone know if the R33 and R32 O2 sensors are the same?

[WLD747]

i just got a standard bursons brand. Same product different packaging.

[Gradenko]

int21h, I just bought a Ford EL oxygen sensor (Bosch 13950) for $95 from Schultz Auto Electrical in Willetton. Didn't try anywhere else so I don't know if theres any cheaper in WA.

There must be another Nissan with the same connecter, wire type and thread as the R33's O2 sensor. Would save time with re-wiring. Can anyone with Maxima's or Pulsar's check it out?

[int21h]

Gradenko, how did you go with swapping the plugs over?

[Gradenko]

I just came back in from giving up. The freaking thing is well stuck in my aftermarket dump. It'll unscrew a couple of turns and go no further. I think I'll leave it to some one with the skills and tools (I only had a non-metric spanner in that size!).

[Cubes]

I hate working on cars.. They cause high stress levels..

[Skyrine-Dave]

My fuel economy sucks ass!!! think i just bust 300k's to a 45L tank.

I notice too that when my car idles, and the thermo's kick in (82deg water temp) there is a pop in the exhaust... any ideas why?

Mase: Where abouts in Brissie did you score your O2 sensor? i might have a crack at that too.

[Cubes]

mine used pop and shake the cabin some times when sitting for a while. I bumped up the idle and just recently replaced my battery terminals as the negative was only just sitting on the terminal as it was broken. I also cleaned up the earth to the chassis. It now seems to idle a lot smoother and doesn't shake the cabin any more. I replaced the battery also. it turns over nice a quick now.

Time will tell...

[Skyrine-Dave]

i just have little exhaust pops... no shaking etc

also i have to crank for about 2-3 seconds to start my car. Possibly due to the EMS. Thats a bit strange.

[Cubes]

2-3 secs is a long time...

I'd be checking plugs.

[YEE-HAA]

Hey Gradenko!

You may wanna re-read my post on this thread!

Post #40

Hope it helps!

[Skyrine-Dave]

joel,

nah plugs are fine... i think its probably the cranking rate or something associated with the EMS. but cant seem to put my finger on it.

2-3 seconds is a long time when people are scoping your car and it doesnt kick over straight away

Brissie ppl.... where do i go for my O2 sensor ?