Re: O2 sensors for '97 328

On Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:10:54 -0500, Jinks <Jinks@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:

>	I have a 1997 328iC that is throwing catalytic converter codes along
>with O2 sensor codes.  Both me & the local converter expert suspect the
problem
>is actually more the O2 sensors than the converters, so I'm going to try
>replacing them first.  The problem is that BMW wants $200 + each for 4 of
'em!
>That makes the sensors worth over $800!
>	Does anyone know where I can find some after market O2 sensors at a
>reasonable price?
>-
>
>Jinks ('86FXRS, '07 FLTR)
>#64
>Remember, "No good deed goes unpunished"

You can get replacement sensors from just about any well stocked parts
store. You can get them without the BMW dedicated connector for
approximately $50-70 or with the connector for around $100.00 a piece.
If yours have never been replaced it is a past due maintenance item.
The general consensus is about 100K miles before replacement but they
do deteriorate with time. They can be tough to remove but a little
heating from a torch works wonders.

RJD