Colecooper100
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The engine wouldn't run by the time I got to that point... Before getting medieval on the sensor I'd recommend getting the engine hot, then trying some of the techniques above (only one chance if you break the old sensor though! Van won't start once it's broken) Getting a flame in that enclosed space seems like a good way to get burnt or damage hoses.
Best way is just not to get to this point, although hard to do buying a 15+ year old sprinter. Speaking of which, are there any threads about maintenance for a new owner of an old sprinter? Easy/cheap maintenance that without history, should probably be done. Things like leak-off test, fuel filter, glow plug replacement, tranny oil change, etc... Seems to me many owners will just change oil/replace pads and call that maintenance until something breaks. When it's hard to find any T1N's less than 200k, a list like that could be a lifesaver
Best way is just not to get to this point, although hard to do buying a 15+ year old sprinter. Speaking of which, are there any threads about maintenance for a new owner of an old sprinter? Easy/cheap maintenance that without history, should probably be done. Things like leak-off test, fuel filter, glow plug replacement, tranny oil change, etc... Seems to me many owners will just change oil/replace pads and call that maintenance until something breaks. When it's hard to find any T1N's less than 200k, a list like that could be a lifesaver