Rob:
If the OX sensor turns out to be the culprit, do yourself a favor and do the job yourself...you'll save about $200 US. Go to an autoparts store and buy a generic Bosch OX sensor (cost is about $25 or $30). The hardest part will be removing your old sensor from the front of the exhaust manifold. If a pair of Vice Grips doesn't work, you may have to break down and buy a special socket to do it (you may even need to use a couple of feet of pipe as a cheater bar with a 1/2" drive and the socket to get the old sensor off. The new sensor comes in a kit form and will list which way it needs to be connected according to your model of car (remember...kit is generic).
Since you just bought this Civic you should probably also replace the fuel filter (easy to reach on the firewall), the plug wires and plugs (Bosch makes excellent repalcements for both...get the platinum plugs), replace the distributor cap, clean your fuel injectors, and clean the dust and dirt out of the air box and put in a new filter. Civics like fresh fluids and ignition parts.
Also, where are you located...England, Australia, or Canada?
Best wishes,
Alex Manz - Lewis Center, OH
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Originally Posted by GreenDiesel
Thanks, Alex. This is helpful -- good ideas to consider. I certainly like the idea of adding insulation to reduce the noise, because it sure is on the noisy side! Cheers, Rob
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