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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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ive been fighting this o2s for 2 hours now! wire brushed around the area. using CRC KNOCKER LOOSE. have the jeep raised for leverage! cant seen to well knocker loose.
i even ran the engine for a few seconds at a clip to help it penetrate.

help please! its fn hot here in Pa!
respectfully,
Phil
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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What's an "o2s"
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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What's an "o2s"
Oxygen Sensor
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Soak the O2 sensor with some type of penetrant, go sit down and drink beer for a couple of hours, try again, repeat until you can't walk or the sensor comes out.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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get a torch and heat up around the sensor and put your sensor socket on it and turn it out, almost always works great
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Dugualla
Soak the O2 sensor with some type of penetrant, go sit down and drink beer for a couple of hours, try again, repeat until you can't walk or the sensor comes out.
so in other words. keep doin what ive been LOL! sounds like a plan. its hot but the beer is cold! thanks Dugualla
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by dirtmod0
get a torch and heat up around the sensor and put your sensor socket on it and turn it out, almost always works great
im lacking a torch! next trip to lowes!
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