2011.01.08 - Radiator Air Guide, HO2S Resistor, Fender Bolt
- Fabricated a new radiator air guide from 1/16" thick ABS sheet
- Fabricated new aluminum bracket for HO2S resistor
- Attached 15-ohm 50W resistor to OEM O2 sensor connector and mounted in car
- Attempted to extract broken fender bolt
- Drilled out broken fender bolt and re-tapped the captive nut
This morning started off well with fabricated of a new radiator air guide (I just traced the old one and then made a few minor tweaks) and the O2 sensor resistor bracket. Unfortunately, I ran into some trouble with the broken fender bolt. It turns out that it was so rusted into place that I simply could not extract it (and dulled my extractor bit trying), so I ended up having to drill it out and re-tap the hole. :(
Initial start up of the O2 sensor resistor seems positive, as it did not trigger the CEL, but I will have to keep an eye on it. It may be too high of a resistance value, but I guess I'll find out eventually. If so, I will just have to swap in one of the 13-ohm resistors.
- Fabricated new aluminum bracket for HO2S resistor
- Attached 15-ohm 50W resistor to OEM O2 sensor connector and mounted in car
- Attempted to extract broken fender bolt
- Drilled out broken fender bolt and re-tapped the captive nut
This morning started off well with fabricated of a new radiator air guide (I just traced the old one and then made a few minor tweaks) and the O2 sensor resistor bracket. Unfortunately, I ran into some trouble with the broken fender bolt. It turns out that it was so rusted into place that I simply could not extract it (and dulled my extractor bit trying), so I ended up having to drill it out and re-tap the hole. :(
Initial start up of the O2 sensor resistor seems positive, as it did not trigger the CEL, but I will have to keep an eye on it. It may be too high of a resistance value, but I guess I'll find out eventually. If so, I will just have to swap in one of the 13-ohm resistors.