O2 sensor broke..
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Auburn Maine
O2 sensor broke..
I have a Bosch O2 sensor standing by to replace the one that's just hanging down by it's wire.
What I see on the exhaust is a round hole, with a hex bolt
Do I assume correctly that what is left in the pipe is the body of the old sensor, and I need to crank on the hex to get her out?
Thanks,
Rich
ps. sorry for no pic!
What I see on the exhaust is a round hole, with a hex bolt
Do I assume correctly that what is left in the pipe is the body of the old sensor, and I need to crank on the hex to get her out?
Thanks,
Rich
ps. sorry for no pic!
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From: SANTA CRUZ CA
If access to the O2 hex is limited, this socket works really well:
If access is not a problem, you can use the deep wall socket:
Check for the correct socket size..... my '92 needed 7/8 ..... sensors came with anti-seize applied.
Caution: keep the sensor tip clean.
If access is not a problem, you can use the deep wall socket:
Check for the correct socket size..... my '92 needed 7/8 ..... sensors came with anti-seize applied.
Caution: keep the sensor tip clean.
Last edited by don hall; Jun 29, 2013 at 09:53 PM.
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,842
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From: SANTA CRUZ CA
You won't need the deep socket to remove the broken sensor, but you will to install the new sensor.
Last edited by don hall; Jun 29, 2013 at 10:25 PM.
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