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Geoffrey
Dodge Dakota
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5/08/2003
11:31:27
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 Subject: Changing the O2 Sensor
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Hey everyone,
Just wanted to say thanks for the suggestions and such on my problem. Now, I would like to give back a little helpful info. Most of you "Gear Heads" (and I say that with all due RESPECT!) Probably already know this or atleast figured this out a long time ago.. Anyways, recently I had my check engine light come on... So I went to Autozone and had them hook up thier computer to tell me what was wrong. They told me it was the O2 sensor the one before the Cat. Converter. So I bought the sensor and they "Recommended" to rent their special socket set (you know the one.. the socket that has the slit up one side...) so I wouldn't break off the wire harness. Well, being the precautious one I put my $15.00 deposit down and went on my way... Well, I don't have a lift so I'm the guy you see under his car in the drive way doing repairs... When I got all set and had everything I needed to do this simple repair, I got the special socket out and put it on the wrench arm and then WHAM!!! I was stuck.. There was no space "AT ALL" to manuver... (And no, I wasn't going to drop down my whole exhaust pipe...) So I thought to myself... Well maybe I can use an adustable wrench, so I went and got that tool out of my belt and why I was there I grabbed my handy dandy good'ole VICE GRIPS! Do you see where I'm getting at??? Anyways suffice to say.. I got the old O2 sensor on and off within about 10 minutes with the Vice Grips... The only thing you have to remember is "NOT" to hook the new O2 sensors wire harness up before you screw it back in. Do that last. Well thought I would pass along my little adventure and hope this helps anyone in the future! Thanks for all your help and all you need is a pair of Vice Grips! and by the way... I got my $15.00 back the next day and told the guys at Autozone that that special socket set is worthless!
Thanks,
Geoffrey
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Timberwolf
GenIII
5/08/2003
14:42:09
|  RE: Changing the O2 Sensor
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That's not necessarily true that those sockets are useless. If you got your O2 off with vice grips, you're lucky. I used every tool in my toolbox including a torch to get mine off and never did. I ended up having to take it to a muffler shop. In my case, I'm not sure the socket would have helped, but for someone in between where mine was and where yours was it would certainly come in handy.
"I'd rather be fishing"
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BigBlue QC
GenIII
5/08/2003
15:23:57
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I haven't had to look at where exactly it is located but since it is in an exhaust pipe and obviously not in an easy to get at area would it be possible to get at it with looonnngggg socket extensions and I would guess a swivel connection? Would it help to spray the area with WD-40 or soething like that(assuming the exhaust isn't hot)? Thanks
2002 QC 4x4 Sport Plus, 4.7L, auto, Patriot Blue, Tire & Handling group,
Heavy Duty Service group, Leer cap w/out windows, Mopar Step bars and roof rack, Rhino liner in bed and on step bars, Pace Edwards Power Tailgate lock
3.55 rear, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, all possible fluids are AMSOIL
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Geoffrey
Dodge Dakota
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5/19/2003
10:47:50
|  RE: Changing the O2 Sensor
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In an answer to your question about using a long extention with a swivel... I don't think that would work either.. the front O2 sensor is in a real tight place... As for the O2 sensor that is past the Cat. Converter it might work. Just keep that old pair handy dandy vice grips on deck!!! But as for the WD40 or Liquid Wrench... That might be a possibility...
Have a good one!
Thanks,
Geoffrey
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