Good morning,

I am new to the forum and have a specific problem that I need some advice to fix:

2001 Honda Accord EX 4cyl Engine code F23A1

Recently started getting Check Engine Light - error code was PO135 - determined need of O2 sensor replacement.
Had the hardest time removing old O2 sensor (one located on exhaust manifold) - I started the car a couple of minutes prior to removal to allow for expansion, etc. as recommended. I had to fight it the entire way off, only to realize when removed that it had apparently been stripped when installed?!? I am the original owner and know that there should have been no reason for removal in the past.

Now to the problem at hand: I now have stripped threads on the exhaust manifold. I suspect that I am getting beyond my capabilities. Is there a way to properly repair this without removal of the manifold? Not trying to be lazy, just don't want to make more work than necessary.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

You have to replace the exhaust manifold studs if they are stripped. You will need to use two nuts tighted against each other on each stud that is stripped, then back the stud out. I'm pretty sure you will need to remove the exhaust manifold.