Bf Dual O2 Sensors

[Jman]

Hi guys,

Got a question here. Last week when I got my ute serviced I got my mechanic to change the o2 sensor (before the cat) with this o2 sensor.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OXYGEN-SENSOR-O2-SENSOR-4-WIRE-FORD-/360361045267?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e7312d13

Soon after I got the ute back when it's cold and warming up (as I do religeously) it's running rough, not quite stalling but close. Its also blowing alot of black smoke out the tailpipe. It's turned the engine light on a few times now, showing the usual catalytic converter code. Strange thing is, once it's warm it runs fine.

I've checked the packaging, its from a company called HIFLO in Springvale, all the wiring looks exactly the same as the original. The sensor itself is slightly different with more of those holes running through it but is marginally smaller. I've called them and they say its not a mistake that is the correct part number for this car. Even the ebay add says they've sold 40 of them.

Does anyone know for sure if the o2 sensors in the BF's are the same before/after the cat?

Thanks guys,

Jarrod.

Edited 20/05/11 05:22 AM by Jman

[Jman]

Just called my local Fraud dealer, they say they are different and want $270 for one of them

Anyone know of replacement part numbers I can get them both for a less bullsh*t price?

[ARVO]

Hey Jman had the same problem with my f6 they are different

give Mick (Pitlane) a call, he can give you the code and prob tell you the story about mine PSIFPV lol

[Pazzo]

jamn just bite the bullett and get ford one's, I put 2 o2 sensors I got threw bursons spare's and drama's from day one. blowing black smoke from idle cause it was running rich. got 2 ford one's for 240 each from coffey dande and no probs since.

[KWIK F6]

I got the same one for my bf f6 mate..fixed my engine light prob but it blows black smoke when cold and idle is up the sh*t too on a cold start..might have to bite the bullet and get a genuine one..Ill be gettin a genuine one as im upping the anti with new turbz and exhaust..damn fraud and there crazy mark up..

Edited 20/05/11 10:41 AM by wayne2106

[Jman]

Put the old/tired o2 sensor back in today, runs way better. That o2 sensor definitely not suited the BF's

[Pazzo]

jman, just picked up 2 ntk o2 sensors, ntk are ngk they just changed the name. even on the ngk website shows up ntk. paid $105 for each, will let you know how they go.

[Pazzo]

How did you go with this JMAN, did you get original or the ntk I suggested?

[1600dave]

What was the verdict on this?

I have a dump I got 2nd hand with a delphi one in it, looks reasonably new.

The one in the cat section though looks rooted, its an NTK.