I hate V8 explorers!
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I hate V8 explorers!
At least to work on. Mine is a 96 awd v8. I am in the middle of trying to replace the passenger side rear oxygen sensor which is a real PITA to even get a finger onto it. Had to pull the center console out of it, probably took it apart more then I needed to, and cut the carpet so that I could access the access panel over the transmission for the sensor connection. Had to cut the carpet to be able to roll it out of the way, and of course since it is a North East rig, it has seen plenty of salt so I had to grind the heads off the bolts that hold the access cover down. Getting the sensor out of the pipe was just as much fun. Had to heat the pipe to a nice orange glow to get the sensor to unscrew. Once I got it out the threads on the sensor didn't look to good so I imaging the threads in the bung are not much better. Going to try and find a tap that I can maybe chase the thread with. Not looking forward to putting this pig back together either.
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I feel your pain...
I've been to the point on mine that I've had to replace parts - not because they were bad - but because I 'might' have gotten a little upset with them and ripped them off somehow...
When I redid my exhaust, I made sure to put the bungs facing sideways on all four - That way I did not have to deal with that again...
I've been to the point on mine that I've had to replace parts - not because they were bad - but because I 'might' have gotten a little upset with them and ripped them off somehow...
When I redid my exhaust, I made sure to put the bungs facing sideways on all four - That way I did not have to deal with that again...
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At least to work on. Mine is a 96 awd v8. I am in the middle of trying to replace the passenger side rear oxygen sensor which is a real PITA to even get a finger onto it. Had to pull the center console out of it, probably took it apart more then I needed to, and cut the carpet so that I could access the access panel over the transmission for the sensor connection. Had to cut the carpet to be able to roll it out of the way, and of course since it is a North East rig, it has seen plenty of salt so I had to grind the heads off the bolts that hold the access cover down. Getting the sensor out of the pipe was just as much fun. Had to heat the pipe to a nice orange glow to get the sensor to unscrew. Once I got it out the threads on the sensor didn't look to good so I imaging the threads in the bung are not much better. Going to try and find a tap that I can maybe chase the thread with. Not looking forward to putting this pig back together either.
Sorry, I had to.
There's an O2 sensor tap made by, IIRC, OTC. Check at your local "real" auto parts store. I have one in my box that I use every time I remove an 02 sensor (the mfgrs markings are worn off). Even if you don't relocate the bungs, apply copious amounts Anti-Seize Compound to everything fastener related (Just a schmear of the Copper type on the new O2 sensor threads). In the NE Salt Belt, Anti-Seize is your best friend if you keep a vehicle for very long.
Being from northern Ohio, I feel your pain dude. All sorts of rusty gotchas after 12 years on any car, some can be worse than others though.
Take comfort in the fact that if it were a 66 or even a 76, you would have likely replaced it 3-4 years ago due to total rust damage. Many of us Northerners have a lazy memory of cars only lasting 6-8 years because of rust damage. (frames, body panels, floor pans, seat mounts, etc)
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I was actually able to get the sensor back in, took 20-30 minutes to get the threads to catch and got the center console reassembled, although I did have a couple extra screws left over 
. Drove it some after and the light did not come back on and there were no codes. My wife is going to drive it to work today to give it some more "testing" but hopefully no more problems. I wanted to get it fixed because I am going to sell it. So if anyone is looking for a 74000 mile 96 awd v8 explorer let me know 
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. Drove it some after and the light did not come back on and there were no codes. My wife is going to drive it to work today to give it some more "testing" but hopefully no more problems. I wanted to get it fixed because I am going to sell it. So if anyone is looking for a 74000 mile 96 awd v8 explorer let me know .
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