boosted_EM1

hey guys i have a 00 si with comptech headers. my cel came on the other day and it was throwing the code for the oxygen sensor. i went and got one. i cannot get the old sensor out. a couple of my buddys were here and they also could not get it out. is there any little secret. i really dont feel like taking the whole header off. is there any other way? thanks

boosted_EM1

anyone have a idea ?

excivicboy96

get a special socket for O2 sensors at sears or an auto parts place

boosted_EM1

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by excivicboy96 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get a special socket for O2 sensors at sears or an auto parts place
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thanks man i didnt know that they made a special socket for it

excivicboy96

that and a breaker bar. pb blaster too

boosted_EM1

do you think that i will have to take off the header to do it then? tryed the pb blaster did not work when i tried it maybe with that socket it will.

excivicboy96

i forget but hows the angle at which the sensor is mounted? is it a close fit where a breaker bar and socket wouldn't fit?

boosted_EM1

i think its going to have to come off. its underneath the car right before the cat right on top

reaper2022

yeah, you're going to have to take the header off unless you're really, really talented lol

boosted_EM1

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haha yeah i figured

maynards_ek

Actually, most auto parts stores rent out a full o2 sensor socket set with a couple of offset sockets so you can reach the sensor without having to pull the header off. I know in my 98 hatch that the a/c lines were in the way, but I was able to remove the sensor with that offset socket. (Advance Auto Parts)

boosted_EM1

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by maynards_ek &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Actually, most auto parts stores rent out a full o2 sensor socket set with a couple of offset sockets so you can reach the sensor without having to pull the header off. I know in my 98 hatch that the a/c lines were in the way, but I was able to remove the sensor with that offset socket. (Advance Auto Parts) </TD></TR></TABLE>

thanks for the info man.. i will try that first rather than buying one

blu3g

Mine old O2 sensor was all rusty. To make it easier once you get the header out, spray the **** out of it with wd40. At least I think that makes it a little easier to take out.