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so i received error code for O2 Sensor.. I ordered the sensor and now trying to replace it.. In the process of removing the old sensor.. had a really hard time removing it and guess why?
Previous technician who replace the O2 Sensor welded:thumbed: the new one..
I have to force it out.. took me more than an hour to remove it.. good thing is the grommet ( i think thats what its called) on the manifold is not damage..
Originally Posted by monkey92
wow that really sucks, how did you end up getting it out?
Lol! That's the way they come out sometimes. It was not welded on. When it's a pain to get loose spray some wd40 and keep going back and forth meaning loosen sensor to it gets stuck and retighten.
I check the other sensor and they all came out easy.. I don't think even if they have not been replace before it should not that hard to loosen it.. I soaked it overnight with some penetrating lubricant and still have a hard time to take it out..
Originally Posted by clos430
Lol! That's the way they come out sometimes. It was not welded on. When it's a pain to get loose spray some wd40 and keep going back and forth meaning loosen sensor to it gets stuck and retighten.
I check the other sensor and they all came out easy.. I don't think even if they have not been replace before it should not that hard to loosen it.. I soaked it overnight with some penetrating lubricant and still have a hard time to take it out..
They can be a PIA sometimes.
Heating with a blow torch is one way to try to get them out in good condition.