By powerman04 at 2010-05-16[/img]
The plastic that is around the actual sensor snapped off since it was really thin and flimsy plastic during removal. I super glued the piece back on but I need an opinion. Should I simply leave it off, letting the sensor support itself, or leave it on with the super glue. If that piece comes off, will it hurt my engine in any way. Also, this is only a temporary measure until I get a new sensor. Thanks!

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..Chris.....
2004 KJ Sport 4wd Gasser
Front hooks, Rusty's Gas skid, CURT hitch with a Pirate Hook!
OME HD Springs, Koni shocks, Teraflex bumpstops, Sumitomo A/T's 245/70/16 on Moabs.
K&N "Cold" air intake.

i would leave it off

Leave it off and order a new sensor.. They are cheap.......

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2008 KK Liberty Sport NIGHT OPS EDITION + GILLS
OEM & Custom Skids - Factory Tow Package - Rock Lizard Skink Super Sliders
Prototype JBA 4 Inch Lift - JBA UCA's - Flowmaster Super 44 OR - Whacked Resonator
Jet Stage 2 - RL Gecko Basket Rack - Custom Winch Bumper - Recon 10.5K Winch

56028364AA I can find them for like 10 bucks online

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2008 KK Liberty Sport NIGHT OPS EDITION + GILLS
OEM & Custom Skids - Factory Tow Package - Rock Lizard Skink Super Sliders
Prototype JBA 4 Inch Lift - JBA UCA's - Flowmaster Super 44 OR - Whacked Resonator
Jet Stage 2 - RL Gecko Basket Rack - Custom Winch Bumper - Recon 10.5K Winch

Alright it's all done, but now that begs the question, will it honestly suffer if that little piece of plastic isn't there? As far as I know it's working.. If it wasn't, what would be the signs?

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IT'S BUSINESS TIME!
..Chris.....
2004 KJ Sport 4wd Gasser
Front hooks, Rusty's Gas skid, CURT hitch with a Pirate Hook!
OME HD Springs, Koni shocks, Teraflex bumpstops, Sumitomo A/T's 245/70/16 on Moabs.
K&N "Cold" air intake.

if its not broke dont fix it

I have to assume that the PCM monitors that sensor (among others too) to adjust the fuel/air mixture ratio. If it was indeed faulty then your engine would run rough and the CEL would come on.

Can't you find a plastic straw and slip it over the sensor and hot melt/pinch off the end? It sounds like it would work as simply as the stock sensor cover.

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my trail & highway ride (and occasional tow rig)
04 Liberty Sport with a 2.5" lift, ProComp 245/75R16 AT's and two Hella700FF lamps (more accessories to come)

my trail queen
95 YJ with a RE 4" lift, 33" ProComp Extreme's, M8000 Winch, Lockrite Locker up front, Super35 in the rear and 4.88 gears

The only issue I can see with not having the plastic cage around the thermocouple (blue coated part of the sensor) is that it might flex a bit and stress the connections at the base of the TC which could eventually lead to a failure of the sensor. If it were on my Jeep I'd run it as is until I could get a replacement.