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Subject:Re: How to remove O2 sensor
From:Stephen Grisanti
Date:Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:09:50 -0400

Harbor Freight sells a flare wrench set that includes a 22mm and that might work with a cheater pipe on it.

Stephen

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> On Oct 2, 2015, at 9:43 AM, Richard Koller <brvkoller@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Dennis,
> I had this same problem and I heated the cat at the junction where the O2
> sensor screws in with MAPP gas. Then quickly slipped my 22mm box end over
> the disconnected sensor wires and was able to break it free. It would be
> better as others have said to use the dedicated O2 sensor socket. Heat was
> essential however in my case.
> Good luck.
> Rick Koller
> 
> On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 12:37 PM, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com>
> 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
>>