Date:         Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:49:54 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How to remove O2 sensor
Comments: To: "SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
In-Reply-To:  <560DAC45.8090107@turbovans.com>
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Wow! You just reminded me about the 22 mm extended socket I bought 4 years ago just to remove the O2 sensor. I used this on my old 2.1 wbx engine. I had to cut the wires next to the sensor then used the socket and a long bracket bar. Worked great!
To many tools I guess and an lost in space mind. Lol
I'll try it when I get back.
Dennis


Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm
Newbury, Vermont 


> On Oct 1, 2015, at 5:57 PM, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> 
> Generally ....you should own a dedicated O2 removal tool.,,usually a special socket. 
> Check with a Tool Truck ...Snap-On, Mack, etc. 
> or go online. 
> I wouldn't dream of not having one.
> 
> and I've had to heat the boss where it's screwed,  in with a torch, many times. 
> Scott 
> 
>> On 10/1/2015 6:37 AM, Dennis Jowell wrote:
>> I just started to replace my O2 sensor on my 2.2 wbx. No,luck using my wrenches . Everything is rusted together. The catalytic converter is only about a year old. Is there a better way to remove the sensor? Should I use my touch to heat the sensor ? Any ideas would be great. I might get to Quebec yet just have to get this done.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Dennis 
>> 
>> Dennis Jowell
>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>> Newbury, Vermont 
>> 
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