blamesociety
12/14/2006 1:21:08 AM
Hm, okay, so im having problems removing the O2 sensor from the resonator pipe, tried for about 30 mins with some pliers to remove it, no success. any ideas on how to remove it? i bought a megan catback FYI .... TIA
silvercoupe97
12/14/2006 1:38:43 AM
I would try to warm up the exhaust, then try it. You might even try PB Blaster if you're careful not to get any on the sensor (they are really sensitive to contamination).
Oh yeah, you could also use the correct sized box wrench from a buddy or something so that you don't round off o2 housing.
blamesociety
12/14/2006 1:55:34 AM
awesomely fast reply! thanks! will try it in the morning
silvercoupe97
12/14/2006 1:58:40 AM
No worries bro, that's what we're here for
Let us know the outcome.
blamesociety
12/14/2006 7:08:19 AM
grrr, the sensor just doesn't wanna come out...spray some pb blaster on it last night...this thing is damn near impossible to remove...tried the warm up thing...still no luck, grr
TheEngineer
12/14/2006 8:26:13 AM
I had the exact same problem with my talon. My solution was just to bring it to a shop where they only charged me $20 to do it. To me it was well worth not having to deal with getting it off
blamesociety
12/14/2006 5:28:27 PM
hm...currently put my car back in operation with just the axle-back...til i can find a shop that will take off my sensor, thanks for the suggestions, really appreciated!!!!!
silvercoupe97
12/15/2006 6:07:13 AM
You could always leave it in there and buy a new one to put in the new piping
blamesociety
12/15/2006 6:47:18 AM
hm, could be a possibility. hard to change the wire? kinda expensive tho for the wire, found one at extreme psi - $118 OEM O2 sensor. hm, ill think about this one awhile longer, lol. thanks for the extra ideas.
silvercoupe97
12/15/2006 6:50:11 AM
Well, it's not just the wire, it's a socket looking sensor with the wires attached at the end, lol. It unplugs fairly easily from the connectors. It's just a thought.
blamesociety
12/15/2006 9:28:27 AM
hm, aight. called up a muffler shop near me. said to loosen it up would be about 10-20 bucks. going sometime today after 2pm. hopefully they can remove it from the pipe, it's kinda stripped a bit, lol...anywho, yeh. awesome.
Edit: alright. so i went to the shop and they loosened it up for me! awesome. now waiting for the car to cool down a bit before installing the pipes. thanks again for all the helpful advice. I've really appreciated it!!
