Stripped rear 02 sensor
i had the same problem...car had 1k miles on it and the o2 sensor threads were stripped, and so was the hex for the o2 sensor. managed to finally get it out with vice grips..realy sucks!
contact mitsubishioemparts.com they sell the OEM sensor for $172.46 but you will have to call them... Like i said before i am pretty sure is the same part number for the 03-05... But they can verify that when you call. If so then i would use the autometic website to order it.
Originally Posted by americanwit
PB Blaster is a far superior product to liquid wrench, I suggest anyone to try it you will be astonished. Comes in a lame lookin yellow can but its a miracle product, especially with rusted fasteners.
I've also heard Kroil beats them all. But I don't think you can just go get it anywhere, you might need to order it.
Originally Posted by urBan_dK
I've been told that PB is much better. I was going to get some, but Home Depot didn't have any (of course).
I've also heard Kroil beats them all. But I don't think you can just go get it anywhere, you might need to order it.
I've also heard Kroil beats them all. But I don't think you can just go get it anywhere, you might need to order it.
Originally Posted by scoob4fun
I didnt try any liquid wrench but i did put it in a vice and use grips and a pipe rench for leverage and it didnt budge....before that i used a 22 sensor wrench and all it did was laugh at us. Didnt even come close to budging...
I get so sick of hearing stories about mechanics breaking things. I hope you make them pay for their damage.
It would be nice but truth is they were doing me a favor by letting me use their lift and tools. When I got stuck I asked them if they could help and the bolt was eventually stripped....If he didnt do it im sure I would of.
Well guys im officially screwed on this one. I soaked the bit$h in PB blaster and heated it up.....it started to turn then all of a sudden "SNAP" It busted off in the cat.
No, in those cases heating it up is almost always better than cold. The metal AROUND the sensor expands to help loosen things. He did it right (or tried to, anyway).
I remember the first time I pulled the O2 on my EVO VIII. It had 25-30K miles on it, and I was dreading the idea. It came out so stinkin' easy, I was shocked. The next time was just a few thousand miles later. I really struggled and almost stripped it. I was totally cursing he idiot who had installed it last (me!).
Use a tiny bit of anti-sieze lubricant, and DON'T OVERTIGHTEN it!
I remember the first time I pulled the O2 on my EVO VIII. It had 25-30K miles on it, and I was dreading the idea. It came out so stinkin' easy, I was shocked. The next time was just a few thousand miles later. I really struggled and almost stripped it. I was totally cursing he idiot who had installed it last (me!).
Use a tiny bit of anti-sieze lubricant, and DON'T OVERTIGHTEN it!
Believe me I wont be over tightening it! Im just pissed that I have to spend a couple hundred bucks to get a new one just to get the damn SES light to turn off. I wish I could just use a universal!!!!! From what ive been told the IX has a new sensor then previous years and the only place to get one is through mitsu......