william1977@gmail.com wrote in
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> On Jun 27, 1:01 pm, "Stacek the Wise" <n...@spam.me> wrote:
>> Greetings,
>>
>> I have heard that one needs a "special tool" to replace the oxygen
>> sensors. Is this true?
>>
>> Just wanted to find out before I buy the sensors.
>>
>> Thanks a lot!
>
> Depending on how little or how much room you have under the hood you
> might want to get the O2 sensor socket. I have never bought one and I
> will clip the wire off of the old sensor, use a regular socket to take
> it out and then a wrench to put the new one in. I also always use a
> penetrating lubricant before I try to take the old sensor out. I use a
> product called PB Blaster, it works very well and you can find it at
> most auto parts stores. Spray on a little several hours before you are
> going to start and give it another spray two hours before you start.
> If you do this the sensor should come out very easy if you don't and
> it has welded itself to the manifold you might not get it out or you
> might take some threads from the manifold with the sensor.
>
>

you can rent a socket at most auto parts stores,and one chain will LOAN you
the socket if you buy the sensor there. The socket is cut to allow the
wires to pass thru it.

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Jim Yanik
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