Damned Germans... putting in an extra part. Who needs an O2 sensor?
Well, my 83 AC does. I couldn't figure out why the idle was so high...
found the O2 sensor wire disconnected.... runs like a kitten now. By
disconnecting the sensor, the system runs in "get you home mode" If you
think it runs great, there might be something else wrong.

tim

"Imua Camper Co." wrote:
>
>         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...
>
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