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Nov 6, 2007 | 09:19 AM

tloon

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02 Sensor

Do you need a special wrench to remove the 02 sensor? Getting ready for the header install soon.
Thanks

Nov 6, 2007 | 09:49 AM

achilds

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Most of the time you do. It is a slotted socket you can get it at most any auto parts place.

Nov 6, 2007 | 11:48 AM

SoldSyclone

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NO not when you can get a wrench on them.

But it is big some basic tool sets dont go that big.

Nov 6, 2007 | 11:52 AM

sscamaro

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An open end wrench or Crescent wrench will work.

Nov 6, 2007 | 11:56 AM

HAIL THI$

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An open end wrench or Crescent wrench will work.

This will work on all the O2's. The top ones are a little tricky, but you should get it.

Nov 6, 2007 | 03:32 PM

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I ruined one of mine when my end wrench slipped trying to get it out on my 08. It's too deep into the exhaust manifolds for a crescent or end wrench to fit properly. Do it right and get an 02 removing socket!

Nov 6, 2007 | 05:19 PM

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Autozone rents out their O2 sensor removal kit for free. They put a $17 hold on your credit card till you give it back.

It consists of a deep socket (something like 22mm) that is the standard size of all 02 sensors, and it has a slot down the side of it for the cable to go. There are also two other pieces in the kit, but not sure what you would use them for.

I realized I didn't really need it since I was taking all my pipes out anyway when I did my headers, and a crecent wrench works just fine then, but it still helped.

Nov 6, 2007 | 06:42 PM

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For 10 bucks, BUY THE SOCKET! A new O2 is $100 if you screw it up. Just my .02

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Nov 6, 2007 | 06:54 PM

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For 10 bucks, BUY THE SOCKET! A new O2 is $100 if you screw it up. Just my .02

Nov 6, 2007 | 08:25 PM

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For 10 bucks, BUY THE SOCKET! A new O2 is $100 if you screw it up. Just my .02

Just paid about $10 at Autozone. It is the only way to go...no brainer.

Nov 6, 2007 | 10:46 PM

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Just installed a set of Kooks last weekend. A regular open end wrench will work. For the O2's on the exhaust manifolds, just remove the heat shields with a 10mm before you remove the O2's

Nov 6, 2007 | 11:02 PM

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AintQik

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Its 7/8
I have the special tool, as well as a thousand others and usually use a 7/8ths unless it is a really stuck or hard to get to.

Nov 7, 2007 | 11:14 AM

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tloon

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What about replacing the 02 sensor on the new headers and cats? Do you need anti-seize or locktite?

Nov 7, 2007 | 12:46 PM

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What about replacing the 02 sensor on the new headers and cats? Do you need anti-seize or locktite?

You need a high temp anti-seize for the O2 sensor..

Nov 7, 2007 | 03:51 PM

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Nov 7, 2007 | 06:27 PM

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Definately use high temp anti sieze for the O2 sensor and make sure you do not get it on the sensor ( you will ruin it ) Also use anti sieze on all your bolts that go into the block.

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