don't know where you are, but it is likely not legal to drive the van without proper pollution control mechanics in place.

Good luck in getting it up and running right.  DMc

---- A J <flavanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> I just picked up an 85 GL and there are several things wrong/bad about
> it. The A/C dryer has a leak - no big deal. The power steering hose to
> the rack has a leak about midpoint to the rack, and the exhaust is
> mostly garbage and that is my primary concern. Because the bucks are
> tight I am trying to get by for the time being.
> I assume the with the ox sensor being gone entirely  is most of the
> problem for the really bad idle and running rich and I was wondering
> if it is possible to just jumper the wiring at the sensor connection
> point to get it running better while I sort out the exhaust and other
> items?
> I assume that since the wires are not connected to any sensor that the
> circuit is open and sending a fault reading to the ECU and the 1.9 is
> running in default mode. If I temporarily jumper the wire so it would
> seem connected to a sensor would the ECU the assume the o2 is
> functioning properly and resume its normal running mode.
> I believe I will need to have some welding done on the exhaust because
> it looks like the sensor threads are stripped and I dont think I can
> simply install a sensor without repairing the pipe and mount. I
> welcome any comments and opinions on the matter.
>
> Thanks.
>
> A J
> 87 GL
> 85 GL
> Ridge Manor, Fl

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David McNeely