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Stuck O2 Sensor Ideas
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:46 pm
by Kalashnikov
I am replacing O2 sensors in my TL, both are original and 17 y/o and 250k miles. I got CEL for front one, so decided to do both together.
Front went very easy and messing with cable routing took the long time. Rear, is on the cat converter, and is putting up a fight.
I soaked it in penetrating fluid and I have both type of O2 adapters. Sensor is awkwardly placed, so it is pretty hard to get leverage on it when car is on jacks. Laying under the car with 110 degrees in the garage while pulling on breaker bar is no fun.
Easiest solution is to... Let it be, as CEL got fixed with front sensor.
Re: Stuck O2 Sensor Ideas
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:07 pm
by FRUNKenstein
On a car with 250k miles? Yeah, you fix stuff that’s broke. You don’t fix stuff that isn’t broke. You hope someone plows into you.
Re: Stuck O2 Sensor Ideas
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:57 pm
by Kalashnikov
After more twisting and readjusting the sockets I finally broke it loose. Tomorrow, taking the connector that is somehow attached to the body of the car via some metal dongle.
Re: Stuck O2 Sensor Ideas
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:16 am
by Kalashnikov
After eating and relaxing some, went back at it. 10 minutes past midnight and it was done.
Re: Stuck O2 Sensor Ideas
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:31 am
by 32wildbilly
Kalashnikov wrote: ↑Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:57 pm
After more twisting and readjusting the sockets I finally broke it loose. Tomorrow, taking the connector that is somehow attached to the body of the car via some metal dongle.
Nicely done! I would have given up and had it flatbedded to someone.
Re: Stuck O2 Sensor Ideas
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 12:32 pm
by FRUNKenstein
32wildbilly wrote: ↑Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:31 am
Kalashnikov wrote: ↑Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:57 pm
After more twisting and readjusting the sockets I finally broke it loose. Tomorrow, taking the connector that is somehow attached to the body of the car via some metal dongle.
Nicely done! I would have given up and had it flatbedded to
Jake Raby.
FIFY
Re: Stuck O2 Sensor Ideas
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 1:01 pm
by 32wildbilly
FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 12:32 pm
32wildbilly wrote: ↑Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:31 am
Nicely done! I would have given up and had it flatbedded to
Jake Raby.
FIFY
Whatever works!
Re: Stuck O2 Sensor Ideas
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 1:10 pm
by Dr_Strangelove
Kalashnikov wrote: ↑Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:16 am
After eating and relaxing some, went back at it. 10 minutes past midnight and it was done.
It's amazing what a step back and a little break can do, huh? Good stuff.
Re: Stuck O2 Sensor Ideas
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 1:50 pm
by 5chn3ll
Sorry I didn't see this sooner. The split sockets for pulling O2 sensors have never worked worth crap for me. I use a telescoping basin wrench on oxygen sensors - works like a charm every time. The harder you crank on it, the better the jaws bite. Absolutely kicks ass over every other tool I've tried for stuck oxygen sensors...no PB Blaster required.
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Re: Stuck O2 Sensor Ideas
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 1:59 pm
by 32wildbilly
5chn3ll wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 1:50 pm
Sorry I didn't see this sooner. The split sockets for pulling O2 sensors have never worked worth crap for me. I use a telescoping basin wrench on oxygen sensors - works like a charm every time. The harder you crank on it, the better the jaws bite. Absolutely kicks ass over every other tool I've tried for stuck oxygen sensors...no PB Blaster required.
31iapCfiGIL.jpg
Proper tool for the job...sink or Porsches...same.