Buy cars form the south! ours come out with an open end wrench.

Jim

On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 7:52 PM Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
wrote:

> I was able to break it loose renting an O2 sensor socket set from NAPA, and
> I only learned that the bung was slightly oval.  Or the O2 sensor was oval,
> but probably both.
>
> It would turn back and forth about 1/8", and that was it.
>
> A long enough bar might work, but if not a new bung and sensor is the fix.
> Any good muffler shop will have the bung, but it's best for you to bring
> the
> sensor.  See www.rockauto.com.  $53 for the Bosch OE sensor.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Dennis Jowell
> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 3:50 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: How to remove O2 sensor
>
> 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
> >>
> >
>