Ok here it is again. For the life of me I cannot find a O2 sensor for my 2000 4.7l. so i used the one that its supposed to be and notched out the side of the plug to fit the end thats attached to the truck. I know its not water tight but neither is the plug as it is. do you guys think this is a good or bad idea. Its all i can do.i was desperate. Thanks for your input.

 

what are u trying to do??? replace the sensor

 

Well if you're not getting any CELs you might try globbing it up with a non-conductive grease and wrapping it in tape to keep corrosion down and water out.

For future reference, just cut the plug off the OEM one and get a universal fit sensor then connect the two.

 

why didnt you just go to the dealer and purchase one. they are not expensive. if it is leaking you might through an emission code. might want to get the correct part. do a google search for the correct one.cant be more than 50.00 or a lot less

 

that is the right part for the truck thats the issue. and there is no room to make a splice and use a universal type. Plus splices have risistance to them. maybe not much but i'd rather have no splices. I just drove it over 500 miles and no problems.

 

im so confused on why changing the 02 sensors is such a heck of a deal on here....??? mabie i dont get why you wouldnt get OEM parts...

 

that was an OEM part. If your so comfused just stay out, thanks.

 

sorry man Ur post just makes absolutely no since your first post says that you cant splice the OEM part, no room for a splice, which wouldn't call for one any way, then your second one says that the part works fine...

next time don't post if you don't want us to try to help...

 

Well i guess it makes sense to me but im not very good at explaining things sorry! : (

 

i was kinda being an *** myself [&:]