O2 sensors

[kiwi mike]

Can i replace the EXpensive 3 wire in my 96 T4 petrol with common universal one from autoOne? $100 .. everything i read says they all do same job. But I have been quoted bout $200 for 3 wire from volks mechanic here. (Sunshine Coast Qld) Is there anything special about this T4 type? Will my ECU crap itself with a common universal one or must I use the recommended balls breaker one?

I had thought about using a 4 wire and just not routing the extra earth. Much much much cheaper for some reason than the 3 wire.
$58 USD from autopartswarehouse.com whereas even they have 3 wire for $190 USD. Under Eurovan parts.

any ideas?... smiles..

[Jmac]

On a 96 T4 it doesnt have a wideband sensor and uses a standard one.I dont see a problem as long as its wired correctly.
Cheers

[kiwi mike]

cheers, I am in.

slowly getting my new old T4 happening. Hope she likes the attention.

[kiwi mike]

All seems fine using the universal so far. Just going through tank of LPG currently but seems...... !? like already noticing improvement in the mileage. Bit more logging statistics tell the reality. Keep all informed as to results.

[Jmac]

Good onya mate and could you tell us which universal one you chose???
CHeers