These f@#%^ 02 sensors!!

90dpscoupe · 07-31-2001, 10:12 PM

Alright, they are not on my mustang, but on a friends 97 f-150 v6

he has a rebuit motor, but says it lacks in power, and the check engine light is on? i told him to get some 02's, so he brought them to me, but the problem is, i couldnt get them out, i ran out of wd-40 maybe i will get some tomorrow, any advice you can give me? sorry, but my mustangs were easy to get out.?
feels like they are gonna strip if i pull any harder...

red82gt · 07-31-2001, 11:47 PM

Instead of yanking as hard as you can, put the wrench on the sensor and tap it with a hammer in the direction of loosening it, sometimes a little bit of a shock is the best way to get a stubborn bolt to unstick.

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blueneonman1 · 08-01-2001, 12:08 AM

if you do keep yanking at it, be sure and use a box wrench instead of an open ended or you'll strip it for sure. Have you tried impact tools with an oxygen socket???

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fordmanck · 08-01-2001, 11:20 AM

Or you can take a hammer and break the top of the sensor off. After that you should be able to fit a socket on it. I have had to do this myself. It's so much easier if you are replacing them anyway. My 2¢.

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My 94 GT

Mike_W · 08-01-2001, 11:35 AM

Try running the engine a few min. to heat it up then try.

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90LX, T-5, Vortech V2-SQ, Holley, Twisted Wedge Stage1, X-303

jimberg · 08-01-2001, 12:21 PM

Use a box wrench with a cheater pipe and just apply force to it slowly. Once it cracks loose it should be pretty easy to remove. Use a penetrating oil like Liquid Wrench, not WD-40.

Heating the exhaust pipe is a good idea, but may be hard to get your hands in there without getting burnt. I don't know how much room you have to work, though.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

90dpscoupe · 08-01-2001, 05:34 PM

Thanx guys, im gonna go tackle it now...sheesh it's hot, but i realy dont have much room to swing a wrench, much less a cheater bar, but im gonna cut the wires and slip a box end on it so i dont strip it....and again i appreciate the help

have a nice day

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90 lx coupe: 175k miles, steeda water pump pully, hurst shifter, Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil, ADS chip, aluminum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs.
Best time: 13.9116(on 225/60/15 firehawks)
Best mph: 98.17
Best 60': 1.9607

next mods: subframes, mac h-pipe

07-31-2001, 10:12 PM	#1
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	These f@#%^ 02 sensors!! Alright, they are not on my mustang, but on a friends 97 f-150 v6 he has a rebuit motor, but says it lacks in power, and the check engine light is on? i told him to get some 02's, so he brought them to me, but the problem is, i couldnt get them out, i ran out of wd-40 maybe i will get some tomorrow, any advice you can give me? sorry, but my mustangs were easy to get out.? feels like they are gonna strip if i pull any harder...

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07-31-2001, 11:47 PM	#2
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	Instead of yanking as hard as you can, put the wrench on the sensor and tap it with a hammer in the direction of loosening it, sometimes a little bit of a shock is the best way to get a stubborn bolt to unstick. ------------------ GT-40 heads (ported, polished, + milled), B303 cam, 1.7rr's, JE pistons, Offy intake, Carter AFB 625cfm carb, Flowtech 1 5/8" shortys, Flowtech X-pipe, MAC Flowpath exhaust, MAC pulleys, 373's, subframes, Eibachs+Tokicos, B&M ripper, FMS Clutch, Zoom Quadrant+cable, 17" CSA Ultra rims, 235/45ZR17 Yokohama AVS S4's, MSD 6A ignition+coil, FMS 9mm wires, Carbed, Naturally Aspirated, and Nasty! [This message has been edited by red82gt (edited 08-01-2001).]

08-01-2001, 12:08 AM	#3
blueneonman1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 208	if you do keep yanking at it, be sure and use a box wrench instead of an open ended or you'll strip it for sure. Have you tried impact tools with an oxygen socket??? ------------------ Blueneonman - '95 5.0L Mustang GT Convertible \| K&N Custom Cold Air Intake \| FMS 9mm Wires \| Hollow Cats \| Flowmaster 2 Chambers \| BBK Subframes \| 6-pt Rollcage \| King Cobra Clutch \| FMS Adjustable Clutch Cable \| B&M Short Throw \| Coolest Neon Lighting on a Mustang EVER! Homepage: http://www16.brinkster.com/blueneonman/

08-01-2001, 11:20 AM	#4
fordmanck Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Seminole, FL Posts: 193	Or you can take a hammer and break the top of the sensor off. After that you should be able to fit a socket on it. I have had to do this myself. It's so much easier if you are replacing them anyway. My 2¢. ------------------ My 94 GT

08-01-2001, 11:35 AM	#5
Mike_W Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterling Hgts, MI, U.S. Posts: 64	Try running the engine a few min. to heat it up then try. ------------------ 90LX, T-5, Vortech V2-SQ, Holley, Twisted Wedge Stage1, X-303

08-01-2001, 12:21 PM	#6
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Use a box wrench with a cheater pipe and just apply force to it slowly. Once it cracks loose it should be pretty easy to remove. Use a penetrating oil like Liquid Wrench, not WD-40. Heating the exhaust pipe is a good idea, but may be hard to get your hands in there without getting burnt. I don't know how much room you have to work, though. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

08-01-2001, 05:34 PM	#7
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	Thanx guys, im gonna go tackle it now...sheesh it's hot, but i realy dont have much room to swing a wrench, much less a cheater bar, but im gonna cut the wires and slip a box end on it so i dont strip it....and again i appreciate the help have a nice day ------------------ 90 lx coupe: 175k miles, steeda water pump pully, hurst shifter, Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil, ADS chip, aluminum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs. Best time: 13.9116(on 225/60/15 firehawks) Best mph: 98.17 Best 60': 1.9607 next mods: subframes, mac h-pipe