All I have is a propane torch, but the cat got red hot. That’s why I may take it to a muffler shop where they have oxy-acetylene torches.
Stuart
From: Tom Buese [mailto:tantonbz@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2015 11:05 AM To: Stuart MacMillan Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM vanagon Subject: Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
How much heat? it really needs to get HOT! YMMV, Mr. BZ
On Sat, Jan 31, 2015 at 1:59 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: Well, first attempts with a 22mm box wrench and heat have failed. Should I break it off and use a regular 22mm socket? Get a 7/8" special O2 sensor socket, which is slightly larger, so I can put a long bar on it? Take it to a muffler shop?
Other ideas?
Thanks!
Stuart
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