Re: Silicone and O2 sensors

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A: Speaking of silicone hoses, would they be suitable for fuel fill hose 
replacement? Unless someone knows where to find fill hoses for a '73 or 
older Jtruck? (I made an '83 Cherokee fill hose work, but it's a pain to 
fill now that "winter" grade gas is here!)


From: "Mark Price" <mprice@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Silicone and O2 sensors

I was Ebaying today and found a site that sells really cool looking Silicone 
adapters, couplers and hose. The kind that all the air intakes use. I am 
wanting to redo the end of the Wrangler piece I have for the 4.0L American 
transplant to make it shorter. The question that came to my mind is; Does 
the heat from an Automobile engine cause the Silicone to release fumes that 
would damage an O2 sensor??? I realize that thousands of these things are 
made and are out there. But, does anyone know if these type fittings are 
safe? I mean let's be realistic, The big names may be using good quality 
pieces that don't cause problems, but how do I know these pieces are 
safe????? Anyone know or know how I can figure this out????

Thanks,
Morgantown,Wv

Mark Price