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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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hey guys have a 95 zj and i was wondering what is the best and easiest way to take off a old o2 sensor. Im not trying to break anything here
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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big wrench
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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ive pb blasted it twice today. so what kind of bib wrench. Should i buy one of those little o2 sockets?
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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I used a cresent wrench on mine.
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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and was it still a pain in the A?
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no, it came off pretty easy
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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hmm. maybe that will be my project tomorrow
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If you have the room to work you dont really need 02 socket when you install your new sensor be sure to use antisieze on the threads.You may have to use some heat to remove your old sensor.
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i did smack my knuckle though,if that makes it better
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Originally Posted by mike albo
i did smack my knuckle though,if that makes it better
haha added to all your other bumps and SCARS lol. I have the room to work its really easy to get to just was wondering what the best way to go about replacing it
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haha added to all your other bumps and SCARS lol. I have the room to work its really way to get to just was wondering what the best way to go about replacing it
yep
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well tying to do it today and the thing wont budge. even bought that o2 socket and pbed it and drove it to heat it up that things not comign out
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can you get a breaker bar in there?
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not a chance i have it on jack stands and i can barley extend my arm
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I don't know what else you could do,I got lucky on mine I guess.
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