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Subject:disconnecting O2 sensor... bad?
From:Imua Camper Co.
Date:Sun, 30 Jul 2000 18:02:43 -1000

Had an 86 Westy idling/driving rough and running rich- knowledgable
friend says "it's a bad O2- just disconnect the damn thing cause it's makin
yer engine confused.." or something to that affect.  I did it and...  the
engine runs great, normal in fact.  So- my question to all wise listees is:
What are the adverse affects of disconnecting the main plug of the O2
sensor wire.?  Engine runs leaner and smoother now, but what about
emissions, or frying something else...?
        Thanks a whole bunch...

        ShawnZ- Hurricane Daniel so far is all puff...

             Imua Camper Company, Hawaii,  http://www.imua-tour.com
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