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Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by crash#2, Apr 22, 2007.

  1. crash#2

    crash#2 Member

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    what's the best way to remove the o2 sensor from the exhaust manifold. my o2 socket is a crows foot, im not sure if anyone else has a better method . the crows foot seems to want to migrate off.
     
  2. pEd

    pEd This ain't no Piccadilly!

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    Go to Autozone/Advanced Auto. THey have O2 sensor removal loaner-tools.
    It's like a socket that's split on one side for the sensor wire. Makes it very easy to take out.
    Make sure to disconnect the sensor wire from the plug connector so you don't damage the wires while
    twisting the sensor itself out.
     
  3. Silver Surfer

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    Trust him.
    He does these wit his eyes closed

    Especially after all that under-car gunk falls into them and he doesn't have a choice:rofl:

    That reminds me....get some goggles:rofl:
     
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    i got the socket but it seems to line up behind the chasis and i am afraid if i push it off axis that i'll round out the bolt
     
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    im afraid it may have rounded the bolt. don't know yet . low visibility.
     
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    pEd This ain't no Piccadilly!

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    Yeah, teh kit I get has 3 different sockets in it. One being a low, not so tall one that gets in there nicely.

    Hopefully you've not rounded it off. You'vew taken the wheel off and the inner liner out correct?
     
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    You can also cut a small notch in the heatshield so that you'll be able to remove it without removing the sensor at all (assuming that's why you need to remove the sensor). This may be necessary if the sensor is indeed stripped out.
     
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    I always notch the heatshield. It makes life easier down the road.
     
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    pEd This ain't no Piccadilly!

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    +1 agreed. I just do it after the sensor's out of the way. I don't want to buy anyone a $180 sensor.
     
  10. crash#2

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    rounded two corners on the sensor and just pulled a full reverse, running out of daylight had to work in the morning, but all is not lost. i threw on some silicone intercooler hoses that alex#2 gave me on my way backwards.
     
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    pEd This ain't no Piccadilly!

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    If you want some help with it, shoot me a pm.
    I'll probably be helping another couple of people out here this weekend sometime.
     
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    no dice on this weekend,as of today im officially the general manager of fellini's on lavista so no more weekends off for me
     
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    Congratulations
     

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