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How easy are o2 sensor to break?

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Old 05-16-2010, 12:27 PM
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Default How easy are o2 sensor to break?

This wed. I am taking off my stock h pipe and bolting on a off road h pipe from bbk. I dont want to break the o2 sensor when I try to take them out. It is a 94' gt. So they have been in their quite some time and I heard they are easy to break. I dont have an extra $120 to buy new ones if they break. Is there a easy way or a trick to getting them out without damaging them? Thanks
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Old 05-16-2010, 01:19 PM
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wd-40 plus the right size wrench and you'll be fine
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Old 05-16-2010, 02:15 PM
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i just took one out of my car the other day.i know its been in my h pipe since 2002.and i had to heat it up and use a pipe wrench and hit it with a hammer to get it to come out.but i think they cross threaded mine.i had to re tap the hole.only took me about 10 mins to get it out.
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Old 05-16-2010, 03:47 PM
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A good penetrating oil and heat is what you need since your in PA. Also a 6 point O2 socket is a good thing to have vs. a 12 point wrench.

Also put some antisieze on them when you put them back. That will make them come out easier in the future.
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