Sooty exhaust / Petrol smell returns.

Post by **simonc** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:28 am

Blimey, RM1300.00 for a Denso/Honda lambda sensor. Thought it'd be a lot cheaper over here but, no siree. Looking on the Halfords website and calculating the Sterling/Ringgit exchange rate, the GBP186.00 Bosch one that Halfords offer is almost exactly the same price over here. Still, it's the real McCoy so I'm chuffed about that.

Anyway, the plugs and the sensor are ordered and should be at Jason's place tomorrow. Thanks again folks.

pagjake · Post by **pagjake** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:06 am

Not sure if anyone has already posted this but our engines HATE bosche plugs, especially the 'Super 4s' try getting in a set of NGK's according to the book and I bet my baby maker the issue resolves itself.

Post by **simonc** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:49 pm

Yes sir, I think the conclusion, given the feedback from the gang here, is that Bosch plugs are verboten in a Honda.

Post by **vanzep** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:35 pm

pagjake · Post by **pagjake** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:25 pm

In hind sight i should have read the previous comments

. Its just i went through same thing and it bugged the hell out of me. Crazy how sensitive our engines are to particular plugs.

Post by **simonc** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 5:48 am

Dammit. Of course there are no Bosch/Denso/NTK lambda sensors in the whole of friggin' Malaysia.
I've been given this part number for a Bosch sensor and I've managed to find a place in Singapore that has two for sale.
Here's the number: 02 58986 602
The sensor is a universal type so I really need confirmation that this is right for my car. The person I've been dealing with at Bosch has sent confirmation that it's for the H22A but I'd really like you to approve that as it's a bloody long drive only to find it's the wrong one.
If anyone can help me out on this I'd be really grateful.
Thanks.
Edit: Here's the photo of it, with the corresponding part number from the parts catalogue, sent from Bosch.

Post by **indigolemon** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 10:12 am

I'm always a bit wary of anything marked as 'universal' tbh

Would it help if one of us bought the pukka NGK one and sent it over?

Also - just found this one another forum:

The 36531-P54-003 Heated Oxygen Sensor is interchangeable with part numbers 36531-P72-J01 & 36531-P2T-003 Heated Oxygen Sensor

Post by **simonc** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 10:18 am

@IndigolemonYou've just confirmed it matey. The 'universal' thing means 'wishy-washy' so is not the perfect match. Your offer is magnificent my friend and to be honest, I've already asked a mate of mine in Halifax to source the exact one from Halfords as they have them in stock in Leeds and Bradford. It's really kind of you to offer though and much appreciated.

Blimey, what a palaver, Two countries, God knows how much in phone bills and no lambda.

Post by **indigolemon** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 10:21 am

Excellent news sir, I'm very much of the same opinion. Would rather have the real deal with NGK clearly stamped on it!

Speaking of spark plugs also, when I had the Bosch Super4's in mine, it ran like a dog. Swapping some Denso's in sorted that right out. So another vote for getting rid of the Bosch sparks!

Post by **simonc** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 10:31 am

Look at the muck on them. Blimey, they've only been in two weeks. Good riddance.