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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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Im in the process of a header swap on my 35th.Ive read it here awhile back but forgot and tried search nothing came up.my sensors are just hanging right now so might as well clean them up while thier out.anyone thanks.
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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I've heard of O2's being cleaned with a torch but not with any kind of chemical or liquid cleaner.
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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anyone else.
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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I asked my local H.Rod shop if they could be cleaned with CRC MAF Cleaner and they said no......Said they should just be replaced....???? WEIRD...I would think u should be able to clean the grit and grime off them at least...ANYONE ELSE KNOW.????????.....
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i cleaned my IAC and some electrical connections with that CRC MAF cleaner. i figure if it doesn't hurt something as delicate as a MAF sensor, it should be alright.
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i cleaned my IAC and some electrical connections with that CRC MAF cleaner. i figure if it doesn't hurt something as delicate as a MAF sensor, it should be alright.
I have also----should be fine I would think...
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I bought a $10 propane torch from Lowes, put the O2 sensor in a vice and hit all 4 sides and the top for 2 minutes a piece. Cleaned it up real good. Do NOT touch the sensor for a 1/2 hour afterwards, let it cool down.
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I bought a $10 propane torch from Lowes, put the O2 sensor in a vice and hit all 4 sides and the top for 2 minutes a piece. Cleaned it up real good. Do NOT touch the sensor for a 1/2 hour afterwards, let it cool down.
Worked fine after..?? No codes or problems..???
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Nope, worked fine after that.
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I bought a $10 propane torch from Lowes, put the O2 sensor in a vice and hit all 4 sides and the top for 2 minutes a piece. Cleaned it up real good. Do NOT touch the sensor for a 1/2 hour afterwards, let it cool down.

think Ill go with that route.also a friend who owns a shop said you can use electrical cleaner.just spray on a cotton cloth and wipe the sensor.thanks guys.
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