1998 Other Nissan Models Cross Threaded Oxygen Sensor

Tiny
MORGANLILITH
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  • 1998 NISSAN
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 168,000 MILES
While removing the front Oxygen Sensor it became cross threaded. The female port for it is cross threaded as well. I have someone who can fix this issue, however I would need to drive the car about 20 miles. My main question is how damaging to the vehicle will it be if I drive that distance with no oxygen sensor in place?
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 AT 2:19 PM

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Tiny
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I WOULD WANT TO BE SURE THE HEAT COMING OUT FROM THE HOLE WONT MELT ANYTHING. IF THATS CLEAR, WHILE NOT ADVISABLE TO DO, I DONT SEE ANYTHING IT WOULD HARM. YOUR COMPUTER WOULD KNOW THERES NO O2 SENSOR AND COMPENSATE FUEL DELIVERY.
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 AT 2:27 PM

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