Cannot remove O2 sensor *

[JShadzi at aol.com]

Though a torch will help, IME, getting a stubborn O2 like this out involves a deep, 22mm impact socket and a 1/2" breaker bar.  Cut off all the wires to the O2 and have at it.  I wouldn't get too hung up on the whole heat thing, but that's me and my experience.

FWIW,
Javad

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>Cat,
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>You can get a little torch kit at Home Depot or probably at any number of
>hardware or home improvement stores.  It is a 2-tank affair with individual
>tank valves for regulating and mixing.
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>The two tanks are the same size as a standard propane torch, except one of
>the tanks is special with a left-hand thread for the oxygen.  For the other
>tank I recommend MAP gas, though the torch kit may come with propane.  Get
>MAP gas if you can.  MAP gas and Oxygen make a pretty hot little flame. The
>oxygen tanks I have seen were red, propane tanks were blue or red, and MAP
>gas has been yellow.
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>This little torch can cut metal if you want. I have used it several times
>to cut rusted nuts off bolts on catalytic converters.  It is just the
>ticket for stubborn bolts and I would guess it only cost about $50.  You
>can heat the area around your O2 sensor until the casting is red and then
>it should just turn out.
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>Also recommended highly is Kroil penetrating oil.  See:   www.kanolabs.com
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>There is no better penetrating oil.
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>Between this little torch and the Kroil penetrating oil I have had very
>good success with removing stuck bolts.
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>HTH,
>Eric Kissell
>1991 200q 20v Avant, Koni Sports (yellow), eBay Surprise
>1989 200q 10v Avant, Boge Turbogas, 1.8 Bar (qlcc)
>1986 5000cstq Sedan, Bilsteins, 1.8 Bar (SJM)
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