Particulate matter sensor + Tailpipe replacement

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May 24, 2025 | 11:10 AM

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Overkill2

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I cut thru the pipe , up to the sensor, right thru the bung. I split open a 1/16 cut to 1/8 of an inch. Pb blaster, tourch, 3lb hammer, correct sensor socket with 18” breaker bar. Did not come out.

Is this the set you got that socket from in the pic or the same sizes?

Amazon.com: Lisle 12290 Nox Sensor Socket Set, 24/30mm : Automotive

May 24, 2025 | 01:39 PM

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Those tools and an oxy/acetylene torch with a welding tip to keep the heat where it needs to be should do the trick. Mapp/propane plumbing style torches take so long to get the part you need hot that everything gets hot. Like using a claw hammer when you need a sledgehammer sometimes the correct tool is the only one that will work.

May 25, 2025 | 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kayakingpoodle

Appreciate the tip. I'm sure my buddy has a torch at his shop with a welding tip. Just a question, would the threaded fitting (bung) be the part to be heated I'd assume?

Aug 6, 2025 | 12:17 PM

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Promaxx sensor removal kit

I was perusing Promaxx Tool's web page the other day and came across this kit. This appears to eliminate the problem with stuck diesel sensors.

I will buy this kit at one point, because I know I will need a sensor at one time in the future and will probably gift it to my buddy who will be changing out said sensor at his shop.

https://promaxxtool.com/products/sho...-diesel-lt996d

Feb 16, 2026 | 01:30 PM

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Came across this thread. Installing a Banks DPF back exhaust and I've given up on removing the sensor. How much luck have you all had using anti seize on stuff like this? I have a new one ordered and my anti seize is sensor safe and rated for 2000 degrees. Just thinking for the future. Thanks.

Feb 17, 2026 | 08:43 AM

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I came across these guys from Minnesota on Ebay.

Here is their tutorial page. On it they state to use nickel anti-seize prior to installing the new sensor.

I also want to install a DPF back exhaust. I am at 150k miles and my 9th winter with my truck. I will not even try to remove my PM sensor on my factory tailpipe and will also buy a new PM sensor when the time comes. I will use nickel never seize on the new sensor.

Feb 17, 2026 | 08:51 AM

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Good info. I currently have copper so ill
switch to nickel. A new sensor was only $90 plus shipping for my 2022. That's for a Ford sensor.

Feb 17, 2026 | 09:04 AM

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Good info. I currently have copper so ill
switch to nickel. A new sensor was only $90 plus shipping for my 2022. That's for a Ford sensor.

Oh yeah only going with a Ford Motorcraft part for sure. Appreciate the information.

The sensor for the 15 - 16 sensor is not as cheap...

Last edited by Overkill2; Feb 17, 2026 at 09:14 AM. Reason: add to post

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Feb 17, 2026 | 10:11 AM

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Ordered mine through Oemfordpartsoutlet.com

Feb 17, 2026 | 11:33 AM

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Ordered mine through Oemfordpartsoutlet.com

The price on villagefordparts.com, another OEM Ford parts site, said mine is $202 IIRC. The newer ones may be cheaper I am thinking.

Feb 17, 2026 | 11:52 AM

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When I originally placed the order I ordered the wrong one, it was $189 I think. They emailed me and when they ran my VIN it was the $90 one I needed. That never happens to me!

Feb 17, 2026 | 11:55 AM

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When I originally placed the order I ordered the wrong one, it was $189 I think. They emailed me and when they ran my VIN it was the $90 one I needed. That never happens to me!

Thanks for the link to oemfordpartsoutlet site...

The same PM sensor on their website is $182. 94, 20 bucks cheaper than Village Ford Parts that I usually use...

Feb 17, 2026 | 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Overkill2

Thanks for the link to oemfordpartsoutlet site...

The same PM sensor on their website is $182. 94, 20 bucks cheaper than Village Ford Parts that I usually use...

https://parts.applefordwhitebearlake...BoCE70QAvD_BwE