type of tool needed to remove o2 sensor ?
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type of tool needed to remove o2 sensor ?
I'm just learning to work on my '91 vert, I have the FSM and completed replacement of spark plugs and radiator with no problems.
I'm having idling problems pulsing 1200-1500 and it is stalling when warmed up. It is hard to start after it stalls, almost like it is getting to much fuel and floods it. I let it sit for about 15-20 mins, then it restarts fine.
I have read hundreds of threads about this and the top three causes seem to be: Vac leak, o2 sensor and BAC.
The car has 72k on it, so I want to start with the o2 sensor, which should have been replaced at 60k, it is also only a $18 part.
I can see it, I just can't get a wrench or socket on it to get it out.
Any tips or help would be appreciated
Thanks in advance.
I'm having idling problems pulsing 1200-1500 and it is stalling when warmed up. It is hard to start after it stalls, almost like it is getting to much fuel and floods it. I let it sit for about 15-20 mins, then it restarts fine.
I have read hundreds of threads about this and the top three causes seem to be: Vac leak, o2 sensor and BAC.
The car has 72k on it, so I want to start with the o2 sensor, which should have been replaced at 60k, it is also only a $18 part.
I can see it, I just can't get a wrench or socket on it to get it out.
Any tips or help would be appreciated
Thanks in advance.
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Im not sure how to get to the O2 sensor, but when it floods, hold down the gas pedal ALL the way and start the car. This will start the car like normal, but the fuel pump wont run. This will allow the engine to burn all the fuel that is flooded and in the lines. Also do an oil change (easier then plugs ) after it floods as gas can mix with the oil. Also check out this page to clean your BAC valve: http://www.1300cc.com/howto/how2/bac.htm but I don't think the BAC valve has anything to do with engine flooding. Good luck!
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Originally posted by sj_rx7nut
thanks for the help, I will get the socket. Anything else tricky about FSM says just replace it.
thanks for the help, I will get the socket. Anything else tricky about FSM says just replace it.
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no no no. you do not need a special socket. a crescent wrench will work just fine, just be carefull not to twist the wires too much. save that money for something you'll actually put to good use and need.
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Originally posted by andrew lohaus
no no no. you do not need a special socket. a crescent wrench will work just fine, just be carefull not to twist the wires too much. save that money for something you'll actually put to good use and need.
no no no. you do not need a special socket. a crescent wrench will work just fine, just be carefull not to twist the wires too much. save that money for something you'll actually put to good use and need.
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i just went to my local Autozone and rented the tool kit.. it has all the sizes needed for all o2 sensors... cost me 15.00 deposit which you get back upon returning the tool... **** which reminds me.. i own a set of o2 sensor sockets now.. damnit i didnt return em..
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Originally posted by x2delight
i just went to my local Autozone and rented the tool kit.. it has all the sizes needed for all o2 sensors... cost me 15.00 deposit which you get back upon returning the tool... **** which reminds me.. i own a set of o2 sensor sockets now.. damnit i didnt return em..
i just went to my local Autozone and rented the tool kit.. it has all the sizes needed for all o2 sensors... cost me 15.00 deposit which you get back upon returning the tool... **** which reminds me.. i own a set of o2 sensor sockets now.. damnit i didnt return em..
good point. if you can rent it for free than by all means rent it. it just seems silly to me to buy a special $20 socket to use once on what boils down to be just another bolt like anyhting else.
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