O2 sensor:
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From: Orland Hills ILLINOIS
O2 sensor:
Ok gents, where is the O2 sensor in a 1984 corvette?
I think its time to replace mine and I want to make sure I do it right.
Is this something I can do myself?
Thxs
And Happy Holidays to all you guys and your familys.
Kevin
I think its time to replace mine and I want to make sure I do it right.
Is this something I can do myself?
Thxs
And Happy Holidays to all you guys and your familys.
Kevin
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From: Columbiana AL
It should be pointing rearward from the downpipe, directly under the drivers side exhaust manifold. It took about 10 min to replace mine. I used a wrench and reached up from underneath. Bosch replacement cost from the local parts store 20.00.
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ARe you getting any codes that point to the O2 sensor? Is the computer not going into closed loop?
The O2 sensor should be in the exhaust pipe just below where it attaches to the exhaust manifold. It should be visible by looking at the bottom of the manifold.
The chances are pretty good that the sensor is well rusted in place. IF you don't need the car for a couple days, use a penetrating fluid like PB Blaster each day to liberally soak the threads on the sensor. Disconnect the wire and use a box-end wrench to loosen it. You may have to take a hammer and give it a couple of shapr blows to break any rust or corrosion.
If that won't loosen it, you may have to apply some heat around the bung.
The O2 sensor should be in the exhaust pipe just below where it attaches to the exhaust manifold. It should be visible by looking at the bottom of the manifold.
The chances are pretty good that the sensor is well rusted in place. IF you don't need the car for a couple days, use a penetrating fluid like PB Blaster each day to liberally soak the threads on the sensor. Disconnect the wire and use a box-end wrench to loosen it. You may have to take a hammer and give it a couple of shapr blows to break any rust or corrosion.
If that won't loosen it, you may have to apply some heat around the bung.
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You can get a crow's foot 02 sensor wrench from Sears or NAPA. Makes the job lots easier. Also, don't forget the anti-seize compound on the new sensor. But don't get any on the tip or you'll ruin it.
Oh, and if you accidentally break the pigtail connector (they get brittle from exhaust heat) you can buy them at NAPA, too
Oh, and if you accidentally break the pigtail connector (they get brittle from exhaust heat) you can buy them at NAPA, too
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In case you haven't located it, just go to the driver side of the car, with the hood open (of course) follow the exhaust mani downwards. as it turns into down pipe and bends backwards towards the rear of the car.....just about 3-4 inches after that bend you'll just be able to make it out. It is cylindrical in shape (like a deep socket) points towards the oil pan and has a single wire coming out of it.
Once you see where it is you have to get to....it sure makes it easier to accomplish.
A single jack under the front rocker (on the frame of course) should do the trick. You only need to lift that side of the car to slide under there and get to it.
Another poster said that if the old one is seized, you can cut the old wire off and use a deep socket with a breaker bar.
Once you see where it is you have to get to....it sure makes it easier to accomplish.
A single jack under the front rocker (on the frame of course) should do the trick. You only need to lift that side of the car to slide under there and get to it.
Another poster said that if the old one is seized, you can cut the old wire off and use a deep socket with a breaker bar.
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In case you haven't located it, just go to the driver side of the car, with the hood open (of course) follow the exhaust mani downwards. as it turns into down pipe and bends backwards towards the rear of the car.....just about 3-4 inches after that bend you'll just be able to make it out. It is cylindrical in shape (like a deep socket) points towards the oil pan and has a single wire coming out of it.
Once you see where it is you have to get to....it sure makes it easier to accomplish.
A single jack under the front rocker (on the frame of course) should do the trick. You only need to lift that side of the car to slide under there and get to it.
Another poster said that if the old one is seized, you can cut the old wire off and use a deep socket with a breaker bar.
Once you see where it is you have to get to....it sure makes it easier to accomplish.
A single jack under the front rocker (on the frame of course) should do the trick. You only need to lift that side of the car to slide under there and get to it.
Another poster said that if the old one is seized, you can cut the old wire off and use a deep socket with a breaker bar.
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yessir.......I wish I would follow my on advice...unless it is a in depth procedure, I don't bother.....but I know that I should.
You know the biggest deal for me?? is that the Jack is where the Jack stand should be. Once I jack it up...how do I move the jack out of the way and put the Jack stand in that spot.
I always have the front jack stands inwards on that crease. If you follow it forward from the actual jack spot...you see the crease sort of turn inwards of the front wheel.....I put that stand right there although I am not sure I should.
You know the biggest deal for me?? is that the Jack is where the Jack stand should be. Once I jack it up...how do I move the jack out of the way and put the Jack stand in that spot.
I always have the front jack stands inwards on that crease. If you follow it forward from the actual jack spot...you see the crease sort of turn inwards of the front wheel.....I put that stand right there although I am not sure I should.
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yessir.......I wish I would follow my on advice...unless it is a in depth procedure, I don't bother.....but I know that I should.
You know the biggest deal for me?? is that the Jack is where the Jack stand should be. Once I jack it up...how do I move the jack out of the way and put the Jack stand in that spot.
I always have the front jack stands inwards on that crease. If you follow it forward from the actual jack spot...you see the crease sort of turn inwards of the front wheel.....I put that stand right there although I am not sure I should.
You know the biggest deal for me?? is that the Jack is where the Jack stand should be. Once I jack it up...how do I move the jack out of the way and put the Jack stand in that spot.
I always have the front jack stands inwards on that crease. If you follow it forward from the actual jack spot...you see the crease sort of turn inwards of the front wheel.....I put that stand right there although I am not sure I should.
Though the pinched weld is over a foot long. So, I say you should be able to get a jack under there, lift it up, then put the jack stand under the pinched weld closer to the center of the car.
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Thanks for all the reply's and help. I have not gotten a code for it, but since its cheap and not hard to get to I want to replace it. Its original and I want to throw a new one in.
It's winter here in Chicago so now I have time to play around and replace things. I gotta tinker with something on the car. I just have the time to replace old parts now with it being winter and I want to make sure she has the best I can give her.
Thxs guys
It's winter here in Chicago so now I have time to play around and replace things. I gotta tinker with something on the car. I just have the time to replace old parts now with it being winter and I want to make sure she has the best I can give her.
Thxs guys
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yessir.......I wish I would follow my on advice...unless it is a in depth procedure, I don't bother.....but I know that I should.
You know the biggest deal for me?? is that the Jack is where the Jack stand should be. Once I jack it up...how do I move the jack out of the way and put the Jack stand in that spot.
I always have the front jack stands inwards on that crease. If you follow it forward from the actual jack spot...you see the crease sort of turn inwards of the front wheel.....I put that stand right there although I am not sure I should.
You know the biggest deal for me?? is that the Jack is where the Jack stand should be. Once I jack it up...how do I move the jack out of the way and put the Jack stand in that spot.
I always have the front jack stands inwards on that crease. If you follow it forward from the actual jack spot...you see the crease sort of turn inwards of the front wheel.....I put that stand right there although I am not sure I should.
