Date:         Tue, 9 Apr 1996 19:49:38 +0000
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From:         ajax@why.net (ajax)
Subject:      Re: O2 Sensor rust!

>   	Anyway, my new problem is that I cannot get the O2 sensor out of my 
> cat. conv. it has rusted into place.  I went by Midas and they could not 
> get it out.  They said that they could heat it up, but that it would melt 
> the threads and I would have to get a new cat., which would be $300 or 
> something.  I have sprayed the bee-jesus out of it with Liquid Wrench but 
> it still will not move. 

Here is a thought.  I've had some trouble w/ the replacement cat I 
put on my BMW.  The O2 sensor was riding way too close to the 
driveshaft.  The muffler shop that I use offered to weld that hole 
closed and put a new hold in w/ a nut that fit the sensor.  Perhaps 
your local muffler shop can just cut a new hole and weld in a nut to 
hold the new sensor which  of course will be coated heavily w/ 
anti-seize.  

Greg
Gregory V. Robinson
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