replacing the oxygen sensor
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replacing the oxygen sensor
Can someone please tell me the correct socket for removal of the sensor.How deep does the socket have to be and where can I find one.I saw one advertised on the web for $10 but I forgot to bookmark the site. Also,I have the replacement part with the adapter connector and am wondering if the whole thing fits inside the socket itself when either removing or installing.
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A crescent wrench is usually not good enough. It would be if the sensor was replaced at the right intervals and anti sieze grease was used, then sure, a crescent wrench is the best idea. However, most of the fc's are abused, and like mine, the sensor had 'never' been changed.
It was siezed in there extremley well.
If that is the case, and its too hard to get out with a crescent wrench, youll need
o2 sensor socket (you can find this at any autmotive shop, around 12$cndn)
Socket extension
Socket driver (good one)
Pry bar of some sort, something to give you leverage.
You can try pennetrating lube like WD40, but for me it did squat. I'll never forget it, my dad was up ontop of the engine bay, squatting so his head didn't hit the underside of the hood, and he's tugging and tugging at this socket driver trying to get the o2 out. It was the funniest sight ever, like as if you gave the wrench to a strong ape, he'd probably do the same thing lol. We didn't have a pry bar, so it was alot harder, twisted one of our extensions right off.
It was siezed in there extremley well.
If that is the case, and its too hard to get out with a crescent wrench, youll need
o2 sensor socket (you can find this at any autmotive shop, around 12$cndn)
Socket extension
Socket driver (good one)
Pry bar of some sort, something to give you leverage.
You can try pennetrating lube like WD40, but for me it did squat. I'll never forget it, my dad was up ontop of the engine bay, squatting so his head didn't hit the underside of the hood, and he's tugging and tugging at this socket driver trying to get the o2 out. It was the funniest sight ever, like as if you gave the wrench to a strong ape, he'd probably do the same thing lol. We didn't have a pry bar, so it was alot harder, twisted one of our extensions right off.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...otive&n=507846
if the link doesnt work, search amazon for: Astro Pneumatic (AP 7801) 7pc. Sensor & Sending Unit Socket Set
if the link doesnt work, search amazon for: Astro Pneumatic (AP 7801) 7pc. Sensor & Sending Unit Socket Set
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The trick is getting the exhaust warm before you try to bust it loose...
And with the correct socket, a couple of 1/2" drive extensions, and a breaker bar, it's a breeze...
And with the correct socket, a couple of 1/2" drive extensions, and a breaker bar, it's a breeze...
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I've always gotten lucky with a regular wrench, Or if you are removing the sensor to replace it , then i sometimes will just cut the wire close to the sensor, so i can fit a socket over it, and then tighten the new one with a wrench. Don't forget to use anti-seize on the new sensor.
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-Justin
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Go to your local Advance Auto. the one by my house loaned me a brand new one for free. Nosence in buying a tool you likely never use again. Just ask me, I have a tool box full o one use tools.
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