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I use the one from Harbor Freight with no problems.
I had looked at those. I almost bought one, but I was nervous about all the reviews I read that said they worked the first time or two they were used but then wore out.
Originally Posted by az_r2d1
I don't know that specific one, but the o2 sensors are usually sticking up to avoid catching road debris.... up into the chasis/underside of the car.
Same on my EX
I know they are pointed up somewhat, but I figured it was to prevent them from collecting condensation. At any rate, I can get the socket I have over it; it just tends to slip off and I can't get leverage with a breaker bar between the floor pan and the ground.
Originally Posted by az_r2d1
Yes, the front O2's on the excusion you need a special socket. Not the standard O2 socket. Kind of like a half moon socket.. Not sure what it is called.
I had looked at those. I almost bought one, but I was nervous about all the reviews I read that said they worked the first time or two they were used but then wore out.
I know they are pointed up somewhat, but I figured it was to prevent them from collecting condensation. At any rate, I can get the socket I have over it; it just tends to slip off and I can't get leverage with a breaker bar between the floor pan and the ground.
I don't know that specific one, but the o2 sensors are usually sticking up to avoid catching road debris.... up into the chasis/underside of the car.
Same on my EX
It took a few treatments with PB Blaster, and I had to pull the pipe down a little to get it to grab. I had to use the socket on this one because they welded a heat shield perpendicular to the pipe and parallel to the sensor. All in all, I'm pleased with it so far. Next planned project for the wrench (not sure when I'll get to it) will be to remove the hub studs when I replace ball joints on the X.
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