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Date:         Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:21:03 -0500
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Stubborn oxygen sensor
Comments: To: Evan Mac Donald <macdonald1987@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <570269.44767.qm@web81708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Heh. I'd forgotten that one (wax >IS< a lubricant).

On Nov 11, 2007, at 4:04 PM, Evan Mac Donald wrote:

> My brother, who is a PROFESSIONAL mechanic (as opposed to us shade- > tree or hobbists), has given me this winning advice for removing > stubborn O2 sensors - get it hot enough to melt candle wax, and then > hold a candle to the base of the sensor, and let it melt its way > into the threads. A propane torch, applied to the base and threads > area, will be plenty hot enough. After a short moment of > penetrating, while still warm, apply your torque. I was amazed, the > first time I tried it on a rusted up mess of an O2 sensor! > > mordo <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM> wrote: I'm replacing the catalytic > converter on my Carat and not suprisingly, the > 02 sensor is thoroughly stuck with corrosion. Generous application > of PB > blaster is ineffective. Would applying torch heat risk damage to the > sensor? > It seems obvious that it is made for high temps but as high as a > torch? > > cheers, > > -- > mordo > 1990 Carat


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