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my o2 sensor is stuck? how should i try getting it off? it seems that it siezed up.
any good ideas on how to un stuck it.

7PSI CRX

HamiltonRex

first take the header off the car.

Then take a proper fitting 6pt wrench, Hold the exhaust in a vice. Tap the end of the wrench with a hammer.

A torch can help

-Eric

WuShu

http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=17212

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thanks just making sure i not mess up. should i use oxysetaline or propane now?

mr. carpenter

oxy acetylene. if you take the header out as suggested you should'nt need the torch. just get a good wrench on it and tap with hammer, also suggested, it should unstick.

Jimmy

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No need for the torch..

1) soak the threads in wd-40 do NOT get it on the actual O2 sensor
2) next day go and buy the O2 sensor sock (picture posted above)
3) Use an impact wrench and viola!
4) Good luck because your going to need it..it took me a while but i got it



The socket is only 9.99 at autozone

B2FiNiTY

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I never knew that socket was so cheap. I always had a friend stand on the header or cat and then I would use an open ended wrench and put my foot to it. Works like a charm.

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if i take of the header will i need to replace the gesket? think itll take me long?

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got socket just might need torch

BlackCRX

mine was stuck a while back aswell
run the car so it gets hot, like really hot
hit it with some liquid wrench
unplug the o2 and use a closed box wrench on it

Lo-Buck EF

when mine died in the stock manifold, i just bought a header. but with a wrench, some penetrating oil and some heat, you'll be able to get it out.
-spenc

B2FiNiTY

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mac13_34 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if i take of the header will i need to replace the gesket? think itll take me long?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I would recommend changing the gasket.

HamiltonRex

You dont have to change the gasket.

If it starts to seperate then you might want to.

Ive ran 3 different headers with the same gasket, still good. Just torque to spec dont overtighten thinking it will seal better

-Eric

RCautoworks

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Usdmdc2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No need for the torch..

1) soak the threads in wd-40 do NOT get it on the actual O2 sensor

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Wd-40 is not a penetrating lube, pb blaster and liquid wrench is. You should only need the socket though.