o2 trouble
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o2 trouble So I have been trying for two hours to get this damn thing out, and it won't budge!!!!! I am almost rounding off the head of it trying. Any suggestions on what to do?
I use a small propane torch. The kind that plumbers use to solder copper pipe. You can pick then up at any hardware store for about 20 bucks. It's one of the most handy tools you can have when working on a car that's more than a few years old. You just have to be careful around the fuel, brake, and transmision lines. It's allways a good idea to have a fire extinguisher close by.
Originally Posted by Razor_Blade
I use a small propane torch. The kind that plumbers use to solder copper pipe. You can pick then up at any hardware store for about 20 bucks. It's one of the most handy tools you can have when working on a car that's more than a few years old. You just have to be careful around the fuel, brake, and transmision lines. It's allways a good idea to have a fire extinguisher close by.
that is how i had to get mine out. it was easier for me since the exhaust was laying on the floor. heat it up and it will be a lot easier
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If I could do the torch I would, but this is being done at a shop on the sub base where I
am stationed. they will not allow things like that on the base. What about a lighter?
am stationed. they will not allow things like that on the base. What about a lighter?
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A lighter won't put out enough heat. You would have better luck running the engine and letting it get hot. Gloves and long sleaves would probably be a good idea if you try that route. Are you using a open end wrench or a O2 sensor socket? If you don't have the special socket and are replacing the sensor, you can cut the wires off and use a deep well six point socket. If it's allready stripped too bad for anything to grip it, a 6" pipe wrench will save the day. Also, make sure to use plenty of PB-Blaster.
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Originally Posted by Razor_Blade
you can cut the wires off and use a deep well six point socket.
Originally Posted by Razor_Blade
A lighter won't put out enough heat. You would have better luck running the engine and letting it get hot. Gloves and long sleaves would probably be a good idea if you try that route. Are you using a open end wrench or a O2 sensor socket? If you don't have the special socket and are replacing the sensor, you can cut the wires off and use a deep well six point socket. If it's allready stripped too bad for anything to grip it, a 6" pipe wrench will save the day. Also, make sure to use plenty of PB-Blaster.
Originally Posted by LT1Falcon
the problem with running the engine to get it hot is that EVERYTHING expands, the o2 and the bung. you want to get the most heat on the bung but not the o2 so that it will expand and let 02 spin easier
I didn't say it was optimal. I said, it would work better that using a lighter. IMO it's worth a try, since he can't use a torch. Thanks anyway for taking the time to explain the obvious.
I'm ok. The torch is out, since he can't take one on base. He needs alternatives even if not as effective. When I did a search a while back running the engine to build heat was one of the tricks I came across. I ended up doing mine on the garage floor like you did.
yea it will probably help, i was just saying that it wont help as much as a torch. and i wouldnt say that explaining the reason for heating threaded objects to make them looser is "the obvious". im sure a lot of guys dont know exactly why it helps, they just know that it does
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Well, for the trouble last night, I found someone at the shop who ACTUALLY knew what he was doing. He found some PB and helped me with it. Thanks for the suggestions. Will know what to do next time.