[DML] Re: LAMBDA/OXYGEN SENSOR PROBE

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The way to get it out is to heat it up to cherry red with an acetalyne
torch and remove it while it is still hot. Use an Eze-Out or some
other type of extractor if you have to. BTW most sensors come with
some type of anti-seize compound already on the threads. The washer is
a nice touch but not essential.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mike clemens <rmclemns@...> wrote:
>
> While working under the engine of Josh's car, I noticed the ceramic
was chipped on the sensor so I decided to go ahead and replace it,
since it was one of those things that could have been affecting the
'hunting' idle.
> 
> I put the wrench on it, twisted CCW, and much to my surprise it
popped loose easily.  PO must have used never-seize, but that's asking
a bit much, since he never did anything correctly maintenace wise. 
After I get it out, I realize that he did not install a crush washer
and the threaded part is still in the exhaust pipe.  I had the sensor
in my hand and only the outermost threaded part is left in the pipe. 
Has anyone had this happen and how did you get it out?  I tried an
easy out, but it just won't budge.  I used PB Blaster, Corrosion X,
heat, and a few choice cuss words, nothing is working.
> 
> Mike   TPS   1630
>



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