o2 sensor help
Nov 24, 2006, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Orville
so i was jus tryin to install the cel fix part when i ran into the issue that i couldn't even get the original 02 sensor off... even with penetration. what did everyone else do/ use to get it off.
the rear o2 sensors are a PITA to get off, or they come off like butter
mine refused to come off, with 1000 miles on the clock...finally convinced it to come out with a vice grip
funny.... is that somethin you did?
Nov 24, 2006, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SLVROZ_03
Some have to invest in a socket designed to remove O2 sensors...
By the way I've been driving with my check engine light on for over 10k miles. I need to do that cel fix.
Fox
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Nov 25, 2006, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Shingen
It's worth the investment to remove it without damaging the sensor wires. Try getting an extension for your wrench or socket wrench. Apply constant pressure and the thing will give.
By the way I've been driving with my check engine light on for over 10k miles. I need to do that cel fix.
Fox
By the way I've been driving with my check engine light on for over 10k miles. I need to do that cel fix.
Fox
Nov 28, 2006, 01:45 PM
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i cut the wires and pulled my cat out. got a 22mm wrench, put the cat between my feet and beat the snot out of the wrench with a rubber mallot... haha not a very good idea to cut the wires, but i just put some male and female wires cuplings on them so it would be easier to take back off if i needed to in the future.
also put some spark plug never seeze on the sensor so its not so hard to get out the next time.
also put some spark plug never seeze on the sensor so its not so hard to get out the next time.
Nov 29, 2006, 10:08 PM
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I went to autozone and got the o2 sensor removal tool. Put it on my wrench and used my foot to get it to break loose cus there was no way in hell my hand was moving that thing lol.
Nov 29, 2006, 11:10 PM
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When i put my test pipe in i tried everything even broke a 1/2" drive ratchet and my 3/8" drive ratchet on the o2 sensor socket. Used an old 1/2" drive torque wrench and got it to break loose, the location of it if i remember is what gave me the most trouble.