Every new BMW, and all BMW cars made from 1980 on, have an oxygen sensor, often called an "O2 sensor". The oxygen sensor is part of your BMW's emissions control system and feeds data to BMW engine management computer. The oxygen sensor is positioned in the exhaust pipe and can detect rich and lean mixtures. The goal of the oxygen sensor is to help the engine run as efficiently as possible and also to produce as few emissions as possible. When your BMW oxygen sensor fails, the computer can no longer sense the air/fuel ratio, so it ends up guessing -- resulting in poor performance, poor gas mileage, and increased pollution. Make sure your BMW engine performs as it should, and doesn't use more fuel than it needs to by simply changing your oxygen sensor today. We carry Bosch oxygen sensors, and in some cases Genuine BMW oxygen sensors or OEM oxygen sensors.
Available for the following BMWs: (click icon to change BMW)
This item fits the following BMWs:
1999-3/2003 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330xi 330ci
1999-2003 E39 BMW 525i 528i 530i M5
1997-2003 E39 BMW 540i
1995-2001 E38 BMW 750il
2004-2006 E83 BMW X3 2.5i X3 3.0i
2000-2006 E53 BMW X5 3.0i
2000-2003 E53 BMW X5 4.4i 4.6is
1999-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i
2003-2005 E85 BMW Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i
2000-2003 E52 BMW Z8
Part #: 11781742050
(11-78-1-742-050)
Price: $77.95 (USD)
O2 Sensor Bung and Plug
(more info) O2 Sensor Bung and plug. This weld-in bung allows an O2 sensor to be screwed into your exhaust system. It's required for custom exhaust systems, and is also useful for air/fuel ratio measurements when dyno testing. A threaded plug is included to cap off when not in use. Bung and cap/plug are both 100% stainless steel. The bung and plug are also available separately (in case you don't need both). Simply choose your option below.
TMS Oxygen Sensor Bung Specs:
Material 304 stainless steel
1.00" / 25.4mm OD
0.50" / 12.7mm Tall
Thread size and pitch M18x1.5
TMS O2 Sensor Plug & Crush Ring Specs
Material 304 stainless steel
10mm female hex for install and removal
Thread size and pitch M18x1.5
Copper Crush Ring for leak free installation
Install Tips
Locate bung as close to engine a possible, without exceeding the maximum operating temperature for the O2 sensor. The suggested location is just down-stream of the merge-collector on each bank of cylinders.
Sensors located after upstream exhaust system leaks or too close to exhaust outlets are susceptible to poor readings or influence of ambient air
O2 Sensors exposed to exhaust gasses with too high amount of un-burnt fuel can lead to misleading readings. A possible lean reading.
Locate sensor/bung 90° to exhaust gas stream.
Locate sensor/bung in tube with a minimum of 10° up angel to prevent liquid build up in sensor element.
Use stainless steel welding wire or rod when installing bung.
Do not have bung plug or a oxygen sensor installed when welding bung in place.
Welding can distort the bung so it is recommended you chase/tap the threads of the bung after welding.
When installing O2 sensor or plug, use an O2 sensor compatible high temperature resistant grease on the threads.
Use tightening torque suggested by O2 senor manufacturer.
Oxygen Sensors (O2 Sensors)
O2 Sensor Bung and plug. This weld-in bung allows an O2 sensor to be screwed into your exhaust system. It's required for custom exhaust systems, and is also useful for air/fuel ratio measurements when dyno testing. A threaded plug is included to cap off when not in use. Bung and cap/plug are both 100% stainless steel. The bung and plug are also available separately (in case you don't need both). Simply choose your option below.
