can an 0/2 sensor be removed...

[mjshira]

without using heat? I want to change mine and was curious what you guys had run into.
Thanks

--James

[emcon5]

Mine came out with no problem.

Anti-sieze would probably be a good idea, but be really careful not to get it on anything but the threads.

Tom

[mjshira]

did you use a socket?

[emcon5]

Nope. One of these:



Tom

[mjshira]

where did you get that image from ?? cool, I will get one, I just thought I might round the nut using one.
thx man.

[greglepore]

Mine broke 2 cheap O2 sockets after soaking overnight in PB blaster, and eventually "came out" when I replaced the cat with a premuff. YMMV.

[emcon5]

Originally posted by mjshira
where did you get that image from ?? cool, I will get one, I just thought I might round the nut using one.
thx man.

Shamelessly lifted from the Sears web page.

A box end would be better, but the crescent wrench was closer, and I am lazy. Just be carefull and take your time.

Tom

[Sonic dB]

PB Blaster + O2 socket + 20" breaker bar got mine right out in a jiffy.

[Argo]

I soaked mine in PB Blaster, cut the wires and used a long handled box wrench. Came right off.

Argo
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