There is a deep slotted socket for O2 sensors available at your FLAPS to remove it. Put some heat on it, then try it, you will not hurt the cat. -----Original Message----- From: Dave L <k1cajun@PIPELINE.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Monday, June 12, 2000 6:03 PM Subject: Is it safe to saw through an o2 sensor ?
>I bought a replacement o2 sensor for my 89. But I can't get the old >one off - it's rusted on pretty good. Tried using rust solvents with >no success. So my next step may be to saw through the sensor so the >remaining stub is short enough for a 22mm socket on a breaker bar. >The deepest socket I found is too short to fit over the intact unit. > >Thing is, I don't know what is inside the o2 sensor that makes it able >to sense oxygen levels and I'm worried it might be some kind of cancer >causing substance that I should not be creating clouds of. Anyone >know the answer ? If it means saving my health, I'll just buy another >catalytic converter. > |
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