1998 Other Nissan Models Cross Threaded Oxygen Sensor

1998 NISSAN
168,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MORGANLILITH
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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?
Jan 9, 2008 at 2:19 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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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.
Jan 9, 2008 at 2:27 PM