On Oct 23, 9:42 pm, Matt Ion <soundy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Raul wrote:
> > My 94 Civic has the check engine light on. Mechanic says its the O2
> > sensor, which sounds reasonable. However, he says that the sensor is
> > essentially melted onto the intake manifold, so that the IM needs to
> > be replaced too. Does this make any sense? The IM replacement is way
> > more expensive.
>
> > Thoughts?
>
> Just to add to what Tegger and Elle have already said... it sounds like
> either you misunderstood your "mechanic", or he's simply an idiot.
>
> I'd get a second opinion before proceeding.

Going just by the numbers, the sensor is probably thoroughly stuck in
the exhaust manifold, and either the mechanic or the OP misspoke. On
the other hand, if the sensor really is melted into the intake
manifold, he definitely needs some serious repairs.