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Date:         Tue, 13 Jul 2004 19:14:41 -0700
Reply-To:     Evan Mac Donald <macdonald1987@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         Evan Mac Donald <macdonald1987@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
In-Reply-To:  <000c01c4693b$d77e92c0$4460480c@home>
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 My brother shared this trick with me for removing o2 sensors:


1)  Get the pipe and sensor hot (engine running for a couple of minutes if still on, propane torch if off vehicle)
2)  Apply parafin (candle wax) at the threads/junction of the pipe & sensor - wait a minute or so for melting and thread penetration
3) Apply your favorite torque method while still hot


This is the method he uses to remove (literally) hundreds of o2 sensors - he works in the Dyno Lab at the Daimler-Chrysler Tech Center.


         -- Evan


> Shawn Luft wrote:
>
> >Hi
> >
> >I know this has been discussed before, but the oxygen sensor is a
real bugger to
> get off !!
> >
> >I'm about to give up :(
> >
>
>
> --
> Gary McEachern
> Reading, Ma
> '90 Westy Subavanagon
> '87 Wolfy Subavanagon
>
>
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