HELP! cannot take out O2 sensor

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May 13, 2005 | 10:41 AM

jackyliem

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HELP! cannot take out O2 sensor

well I tried to take it out but I ended up broke it and the bolt part is still on the header. what can I do?

May 13, 2005 | 12:07 PM

Black240Coupe

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try using adjustable pliers and a lot of rust penetrant to get it out

May 13, 2005 | 03:07 PM

wikd240

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From: knoxville tn

they make a socket to remove an o2 sensor... that is what it was made for... and you can get a lot more leverage with a ratchet and a breaker bar to remove em... that and lots of penetrating oil...

May 19, 2005 | 12:26 PM

Texas240

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From: A&M Corpus Christi

...and use a rust penetrant next time (just around the threads, don't get it on the wire!), it'll prevent bolts seizing up on you like that

May 19, 2005 | 07:12 PM

ghostman

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bite that mader fawker off lol.

no seriously though. good sugestions above. if anything you can heat it up a little with a torch... worked good for me.