Removing O2 sensor....RE: [s-cars] Re: hesitation when cold

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Sat Nov 16 00:00:27 EST 2002


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In a message dated 11/15/2002 8:18:22 PM Eastern Standard Time,
MartinGG at aetna.com writes:

> You may need a special O2 sensor socket, mit slot down the side to allow for
> the wires. Somebody's hot tip, to put a hose clamp on it, to get a nice
> tight fit on the sensor. When I did mine, I couldn't budge it with a cold
> engine. A short drive to warm things up, and it came out easily. HTH
>
> Gary
>

I use a 22mm box end. Disconnect the sensor on the firewall dont forget to
unclip both, then feed the 2 sensor ends thru the box and go to town. I find
the boxed end makes it easier than regular end. Reverse to put new in. This
is a good application for  SHOULD I SAY IT Antiseize.
Rod



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