Removal of Cat and Lambda Sensor

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Removal of Cat and Lambda Sensor

Post by T6 KFR » Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:14 am

Attempted to fit my new heat sheilds yesterday with Matt, slight problem being never fully understood the exhaust will need to come off in order to fit the rivets in the correct positions :oops:

So, question to those who know....... If I remove the cat section do I need to order some new gaskets for re-install and will the lambo sensor be ok to remove ?

On a plus side : when we took off the diffuser I noticed my exhaust has been leaking for xxx weeks / months. The exhaust clamp is loose and thus play in the whole section : so need to order a new clamp too!!

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Re: Removal of Cat and Lambo Sensor

Post by Gourlay83 » Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:35 pm

Don't remove the 02 Sensor from the cat, The threads can sieze so best leaving it in place if at all possible. Un plug the Sensor from the loom and remove it with the Cat.

Your gaskets will be fine, i would re use them. Bolt it together and if it leaks give me a shout as I have some spares in the Garage.

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Re: Removal of Cat and Lambo Sensor

Post by T6 KFR » Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:53 pm

why didnt i think of removing the senor via the cable connection...DOH!

That will solve the issue taking the sensor and cat away as one unit, and if no need for new gaskets all the better (my luck it will leak !)

Now to get those seized bolts out which i dont think will be an easy task.

advise much appricated Alan,

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Re: Removal of Cat and Lambo Sensor

Post by Gourlay83 » Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:06 pm

No Problem,

By the By. Its Lambda :thumbsup

1 Lambda is equal to 14.7 - 1 Air Fuel Ratio.

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Re: Removal of Cat and Lambda Sensor

Post by T6 KFR » Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:43 pm

To be honest i knew it was lambda sensor but thought id read somweher its lambo for short :roll: not the case then ..OPPSS!

edited title for clarity though :oops:

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Re: Removal of Cat and Lambda Sensor

Post by alicrozier » Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:56 pm

It senses if there is a Gallardo up yer chuff... :lol:
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Re: Removal of Cat and Lambda Sensor

Post by robin » Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:40 pm

Surely it would be the lambo that needs a lotus sensor, then .... ;-)

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Re: Removal of Cat and Lambda Sensor

Post by T6 KFR » Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:53 pm

i feel like a right tool now......maybe i could try drangons den ..

Lambo sensor :damnfunny

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Re: Removal of Cat and Lambda Sensor

Post by robin » Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:18 am

Don't sweat it - I quite like "lambo" sensor - it's a bit Australian :-) "Wayne, you pulled that lamb-o sensor yet?"
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Re: Removal of Cat and Lambda Sensor

Post by Gareth » Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:01 am

Kev...you are a tool.....a tool bag!!

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