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Old 26 July 2005, 11:33 AM
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Hi guys,

Ive had a custom front pipe made and it doesnt have a hole for the lambda to screw in, do I need it or can I forget about it ?

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Old 26 July 2005, 11:38 AM
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If you are running the O/E ECU, the lambda sensor is required for closed loop running.
On the M/Y 94, I think the lambda sensor is located in the headers at the collector. Look underneath at the front on the drivers side and it should be visible.
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thanks mate, il check it out in the morning, spot on
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il be running a scoobyecu chip
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You still need a lambda sensor, assuming you intend changing the downpipe?
the new one will have a hole for lambda sensor as from 95 onwards the lambda sensor is in the downpipe.

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Thanks for your time simon, mines a 93-94, il check its location today, thanks bud
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I would expect it to be in the headers like Harvey suggests.. look in line with where airbox is or used.

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If your having a custom pipe made - then surely it can't be that hard for whoever made to drill a hole in the pipe and weld on a suitable size/thread nut to screw the sensor in?

Could do it yourself if you have a drill and a MIG welder

So if the sensor does happen to be on the down pipe and not the headers - then it's not the end of the world.
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yeh cheers lads, its been given to me by a mate who owns a engineering company and I feel it a bit cheeky to ask him to weld the boss in, so il get my other mechanic to do it if its required, but ive a feeling its in the manifold anyway so il be cool.

cheers fellas
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