Anti seize compund O2 sensor

JTripper · 11-16-2012, 08:55 AM

What to do if there's a little bit of anti seize compound on the tip of the O2 sensor bulb area.
Just got a new sensor yesterday and in checking it, I noticed a little bit of the compound on the bulb head. not much just a trace. Of course I wiped it off immediately. I was just wondering do i do anything else to it prior to installing or is it a case where the sensor is now ruined?

Plan to install it within the hour!
Thanks in advance

LeMansteve · 11-16-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JTripper

What to do if there's a little bit of anti seize compound on the tip of the O2 sensor bulb area.
Just got a new sensor yesterday and in checking it, I noticed a little bit of the compound on the bulb head. not much just a trace. Of course I wiped it off immediately. I was just wondering do i do anything else to it prior to installing or is it a case where the sensor is now ruined?

Plan to install it within the hour!
Thanks in advance

If it arrived from the vendor with anti seize, i'd return it. Did they ship the anti seize in a sealed pouch?

jgold47 · 11-16-2012, 09:51 AM

most come with anti sieze on the threads already. if a little got on the tip, I would just wipe it off with some cleaner, and let it dry.

JTripper · 11-16-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LeMansteve

If it arrived from the vendor with anti seize, i'd return it. Did they ship the anti seize in a sealed pouch?

No it wasn't in a SEALED pouch, the original box with the bubble wrap, that's all.
The first one I ordered came in similar fashion and no problems.

JTripper · 11-16-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jgold47

most come with anti sieze on the threads already. if a little got on the tip, I would just wipe it off with some cleaner, and let it dry.

Thats exactly what I did but I didn't use any solvents or water just a dry clean cloth.

I'm not too familiar with O2 sensors in the chemical sense. So I'm "fraid" to do that!

RayPooley · 11-16-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JTripper

Thats exactly what I did but I didn't use any solvents or water just a dry clean cloth.

I'm not too familiar with O2 sensors in the chemical sense. So I'm "fraid" to do that!

They are not that sensitive. Just wipe it with a clean cloth. You know how hot that thing is going to get?

WDE46 · 11-16-2012, 01:22 PM

Just realize the environment an O2 sensor is designed for. It withstands exhaust gas just out of the cylinder at 800F for hundreds of hours. Just clean it with some MAF cleaner or electrical contact cleaner then install it.

JTripper · 11-17-2012, 10:48 PM

Thanks fellas....I wiped it off, no solvents. Installed and its fine thus far... no signs of trouble.

11-16-2012, 08:55 AM	#1
JTripper OEM ///Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 308 My Ride: 325ci View My Garage	Anti seize compund O2 sensor What to do if there's a little bit of anti seize compound on the tip of the O2 sensor bulb area. Just got a new sensor yesterday and in checking it, I noticed a little bit of the compound on the bulb head. not much just a trace. Of course I wiped it off immediately. I was just wondering do i do anything else to it prior to installing or is it a case where the sensor is now ruined? Plan to install it within the hour! Thanks in advance __________________ Ride or DIE! in my *#BavarianBeast* Maintenance before Mods! Trying to do this MOD asaphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj-_o...rT_5bRlRc6GfPA My lil Beast http://youtu.be/DT6FzACDskM

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jgold47 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Imported from Detroit Posts: 1,184 My Ride: 2004 X5 3.0 View My Garage	most come with anti sieze on the threads already. if a little got on the tip, I would just wipe it off with some cleaner, and let it dry. __________________ Religion, Politics, and which oil is the best to use. Three things never to be discussed in polite company... my about me link http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=791566

11-17-2012, 10:48 PM	#8
JTripper OEM ///Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 308 My Ride: 325ci View My Garage	Thanks fellas....I wiped it off, no solvents. Installed and its fine thus far... no signs of trouble. __________________ Ride or DIE! in my *#BavarianBeast* Maintenance before Mods! Trying to do this MOD asaphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj-_o...rT_5bRlRc6GfPA My lil Beast http://youtu.be/DT6FzACDskM

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11-16-2012, 01:22 PM	#7
WDE46 Weagle Weagle Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 3,627 My Ride: 2004 330Ci OBM View My Garage	Just realize the environment an O2 sensor is designed for. It withstands exhaust gas just out of the cylinder at 800F for hundreds of hours. Just clean it with some MAF cleaner or electrical contact cleaner then install it.