changing o2 sensor
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changing o2 sensor
im changing the o2 sensor in my 85 iroc. i got the old one out fine and i got the new one installed but i dont have enough clearance to get it tight so some exhaust leaks. anybody know if there is a special tool or wrench or something that has enough room to run it in all the way? ive been using a line wrench but i keep running into either the manifold or the a arm on the other side and cant finish it off. its a stock manifold by the way. thanks for any help you have.
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Engine: L98 5.7L TPI
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Re: changing o2 sensor
O2 sensor socket. Autozone, Checker, Shuck's, Kragen, Murray's, Advance, etc. All have it. That, and I think I used a 10" wobbly extension. Worked like a dream.
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Re: changing o2 sensor
thanks. do you know how much it costs? and if i have the wiring all hooked up on it already do i need to disconnect it or is it fine to leave it?
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Re: changing o2 sensor
yea you might need to torque those down to a certain specification too. I did some on my truck and they needed to be torqued to about 30. just fillin ya in.
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Re: changing o2 sensor
It's not cheap. Was like, $8-9 something IIRC. But it's pretty much essential. I once made due with a crow's foot socket, but that's because I had one on hand. Crow's foot sockets are more expensive than the O2 socket.
And it's recommended to disconnect the wire, so you don't end up damaging your new sensor.
And it's recommended to disconnect the wire, so you don't end up damaging your new sensor.
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