Need Help O2 Sensor R&R (88 90Q)

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hey all,

i am having an extremely hard time changing the Oxygen Sensor on my 88 
90Q.  I can not get it off.  I have an OXS socket which i can not get 
even close to the old sensor.  There is just too much metal in the way to 
be able to fit that socket over the sensor.  I know the socket is the 
right size because it fits over my new one perfectly.  The A-arm is what 
is maily blocking access.  I have even thought about unbolting the Cat.  
I tried to use a regular wrench and break the OXS loose but it won't 
budge.  This shouldn't be such a hard process and i really don't want to 
have to take this to someone else to have done.  If anyone has ever 
changed an OXS on a 90Q please let me know what you did.  This is a major 
PITA.



Mike Robinson
Santa Clara, CA
1998 A4 Quattro 1.8T
1988 Audi 90 Quattro 10v
170,000 miles
2B Coilovers, Scorpion Exhaust, Koni Yellows, K&N, MSW Superturismos w/ 
215ZR40 16's, Ate Power disc breaks, & Nokian Snow Tires for going 
quattroing