04-16-2017, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by YzGyz
go to a autopart store and rent the 02 tool. The tool has a small open slot that allows the wire to slip through. You will get better grip on the O2 sensor and not risk striping it. Try that with a breaker bar on the end. If that don't work, I would start the car and let it warm up the pip some then try to carefully remove it without getting burned.
YzGyz
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in addition to using the proper o2 sensor socket. Use a torch from home depot or lowes. to heat AROUND the o2 sensor bung. It makes removal a lot easier and could possibly save your threads.
Bernzomatic TS4000KC Trigger Start Torch Kit-TS4000KC - The Home Depot
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