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May 11, 2002 | 09:34 AM

Jimn

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98 Ranger check engine light

I have a 98 Ranger 6 cyl/3.0 w/ 73,000 miles.

The check engine light came on and I took it to my Snap-On friend who diagnosed it to be the O2 sensor on bank #1.

How tough is this to replace? I'm not really up for the financial ream job my local dealer might nail me for, but can I be reasonably sure that the local garage can handle this?

Any idea how much $$ I should plan on spending for O2 sensor replacement?

I'm a real rookie on the repair end of things and I'm thankful that the truck has been running pretty darn well for the past 4 years.

Thanks in advance!

Jim

p.s. - the truck hasn't given me any symptoms of power loss and it only knocks a little on uphill grades.

May 11, 2002 | 10:02 PM

wptski

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I paid $60 at a auto parts store for one on a 97 Ranger 4.0L. It was on the other side which is lower end of the "Y" pipe and a bit easier to get to. Yours is higher up on that side.

It was either 15/16" or 7/8" hex. Mine broke loose after cutting the wires off so I could use the box end. It wouldn't come right out and I had to work it back/forth. A friend at work just broke one of his right off! This a guy told me that he sprays WD-40, heats them with a torch, lets them cool and reheats. Not sure if he followed his own rules this time

May 20, 2002 | 07:27 PM

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98 Ranger check engine light

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 20-May-02 AT 08:34 PM (EST)]I also replaced the right Bank O2 hard to get to. AutoZone loaned me the Tool to remove it. (Deposit $15.) I used Blaster to spray it and let it set for 30 min. came right out on my 97 . Harder to unhook the wires than to unscrew the sensor...