Best tool for O2 sensor removal (LT1)?...
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Le Mans Master
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Best tool for O2 sensor removal (LT1)?...
I've got two shiney new O2 sensors staring me in the face, but everytime I peer under the hood of my '95 I get cold feet about the prospect of installing them. 
I know about the availability of special oxygen sensor socket, but I don't see a way to get a socket and ratchet on either sensor.
Someone in another thread mentioned that a Craftsman 7/8" stubby wrench made the job easy, but looking from above with the hood open I have doubts about that one too.
What the heck are you guys using to get these things out?
Mine are factory originals, been there ten yrs, probably going to be a bear to get broken loose. Main concern is how to get leverage in the small space arround the sensors.
I know about the availability of special oxygen sensor socket, but I don't see a way to get a socket and ratchet on either sensor.
Someone in another thread mentioned that a Craftsman 7/8" stubby wrench made the job easy, but looking from above with the hood open I have doubts about that one too.
What the heck are you guys using to get these things out?
Mine are factory originals, been there ten yrs, probably going to be a bear to get broken loose. Main concern is how to get leverage in the small space arround the sensors.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: atlanta Georgia
yes use that and make sure u use a cheater pipe! and also liquid plumber! it will dissolve whatever is holding it in there tight!
once u pop it loose, u can get it by hand. make sure u unplug the 02 sensor.
once u pop it loose, u can get it by hand. make sure u unplug the 02 sensor.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,830
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From: atlanta Georgia
oh yea you have to come from the under side of the car!!!
any questions email me slimshaby@mindspring.com
i jsut took mine outa when i put LTs in!
any questions email me slimshaby@mindspring.com
i jsut took mine outa when i put LTs in!
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Sun City West Az
I just did mine too awhile back. the 7/8 works well on the left side. I used the O2 wrench on the right side from the top with the help of a couple of long 3/8 extensions. That lenght gives a lot of torque to bust it loose. Not a bad job at all.
