Ive been trying for the last two days to get this o2 sensor off of an '88 gxl and nothing seems to work. My 7/8 wrench is too long. My sockets aren't long or big enough. My adjustable wrenches wont fit in the tight space. Only thing i can think to do is remove that section of the exhaust to get to it. THIS IS PISSIN ME OFF! Any tips would help. What do yall do?

 

1/2" socket wrench with an o2 universal socket. It's a big deep socket with a wide slit that runs down the side for the wire to extrude.

 

where would i get one of these?

 

have you used a china doll? it should work.

get the socket's at kragen/autozone or any other hardware store.

 

china doll?

 

You can get them from most auto parts stores. I got mine from Autozone.
Also this place has them:
http://www.thepartsbin.com/cartools/..._socket-d.html

Looks like this:

 

haha sorry about that but I didn't ready he end of your explanation
china doll is the same as a adjustable wrench.

 

what MM do i need? 22?

 

Up here in Canada, a lot of parts stores let you rent one out...I think you guys have Parts Source there, eh? If not, take the pipe out...good luck.

P.S. Had never heard of China Doll, i.e. Adjustable Wrench...I can imagine where the name came from...

 

Napa has a 7/8 drive 02 sensor socket. I think this will work. Im gonna go pick it up now. Thanks guys!!!