Oxygen Sensors
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From: small town in S.E Pa. PA
St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Why not OEM, AC Delco they are the best out there... Many Many C5's with original OEM O2 sensors even after 18 years. Like Mine. and I have over 100K on my car
they are easy to remove, there is a slotted socket used to remove them . You can get by without one but it makes removal easy.
Bill aka ET
10 dollars at Sears
http://www.sears.com/kd-tools-7-8-in...p-00996410000P
Last edited by Evil-Twin; Jan 7, 2017 at 07:42 PM.
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From: Santa Cruz CA
How difficult is it??? A neurosurgeon once told me brain surgery is easy if you know what you are doing. A True story. I spinet a lot of time in the hospital.
Why not OEM, AC Delco they are the best out there... Many Many C5's with original OEM O2 sensors even after 18 years. Like Mine. and I have over 100K on my car
they are easy to remove, there is a slotted socket used to remove them . You can get by without one but it makes removal easy.
Bill aka ET
Why not OEM, AC Delco they are the best out there... Many Many C5's with original OEM O2 sensors even after 18 years. Like Mine. and I have over 100K on my car
they are easy to remove, there is a slotted socket used to remove them . You can get by without one but it makes removal easy.
Bill aka ET
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: San Gabriel Valley California
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
I changed all my sensors a while back, after getting the code.
It's not difficult with the car up on jackstands.
I got the AC Delco's. Likely any parts place has them. Or, on line.
I bought this wrench (22mm) made for Ox sensors, and it made the job very easy to get a good grip, and lossen them. I've now used that wrench on one of my other cars Oxygen sensors as well.
I already had a Oxygen Sensor socket. Got this wrench out of curiosity. So glad I did, it's easier to use from almost any angle, than a socket & ratchet. But, either will work...
https://www.amazon.com/SENSOR-REMOVA...+sensor+wrench
Don
It's not difficult with the car up on jackstands.
I got the AC Delco's. Likely any parts place has them. Or, on line.
I bought this wrench (22mm) made for Ox sensors, and it made the job very easy to get a good grip, and lossen them. I've now used that wrench on one of my other cars Oxygen sensors as well.
I already had a Oxygen Sensor socket. Got this wrench out of curiosity. So glad I did, it's easier to use from almost any angle, than a socket & ratchet. But, either will work...
https://www.amazon.com/SENSOR-REMOVA...+sensor+wrench
Don
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Joined: Nov 2016
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From: Santa Cruz CA
I changed all my sensors a while back, after getting the code.
It's not difficult with the car up on jackstands.
I got the AC Delco's. Likely any parts place has them. Or, on line.
I bought this wrench (22mm) made for Ox sensors, and it made the job very easy to get a good grip, and lossen them. I've now used that wrench on one of my other cars Oxygen sensors as well.
I already had a Oxygen Sensor socket. Got this wrench out of curiosity. So glad I did, it's easier to use from almost any angle, than a socket & ratchet. But, either will work...
https://www.amazon.com/SENSOR-REMOVA...+sensor+wrench
Don
It's not difficult with the car up on jackstands.
I got the AC Delco's. Likely any parts place has them. Or, on line.
I bought this wrench (22mm) made for Ox sensors, and it made the job very easy to get a good grip, and lossen them. I've now used that wrench on one of my other cars Oxygen sensors as well.
I already had a Oxygen Sensor socket. Got this wrench out of curiosity. So glad I did, it's easier to use from almost any angle, than a socket & ratchet. But, either will work...
https://www.amazon.com/SENSOR-REMOVA...+sensor+wrench
Don
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From: small town in S.E Pa. PA
St. Jude Donor '03-'04
I got the code for the passenger side sensor about a week ago, weather has been getting, well cold for here. It looks like a massive pain, and I was wondering if you'd suggest just picking up a sensor and going to a dealership/chevy mechanic? I have access to a shop and I'm used to working on cars, but the position and fittings have me a bit intimidated, so any input would be greatly appreciated
Its an Easy DIY project if the weather permits, or you have a garage .
just a single plug, a few frame clips and the sensor.
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5th Gear
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Viera Florida
Oxygen Sensors
First of all, thank you Evil- Twin for your advice. I have worked on my previous cars and replaced the o 2 sensor, but this Corvette have intimidated me somewhat. It looks like there is little space to get your hand in there and need a smaller socket. Will give it a try and thank you once more.
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From: oregon
the denso branded sensors are very cheap at rock auto and very easy to install. one of the easiest cars ever actually
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From: Bluffton SC via Canton Oh
I've got a left over brand new OEM sensor out in the garage. Anyone interested pay the postage and its yours.
Also have a stock airbox, shirt boot, exhaust manifolds and like new exhaust system.
Also have a stock airbox, shirt boot, exhaust manifolds and like new exhaust system.
Team Owner
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From: small town in S.E Pa. PA
St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Here is a hint
the O2 sensors are not all the same, there is a left and right, wire length difference
a photo of the OEM bag and the Part # will help, anyone needing a specific O2 sensor.
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From: Spring Hill Florida
I need an OEM O2 sensor and am willing to pay the postage, not familiar with how we do private communication from here.
Safety Car
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From: Fords, NJ
Got this wrench out of curiosity. So glad I did, it's easier to use from almost any angle, than a socket & ratchet. But, either will work...
https://www.amazon.com/SENSOR-REMOVA...+sensor+wrench
Don
https://www.amazon.com/SENSOR-REMOVA...+sensor+wrench
Don
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