Need help (tips) on how to get stubborn B2S1 O2 sensor unseized...

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Dec 14, 2005 | 03:20 PM

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RKA

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No, you need an open flame or spark to ignite it.

A hot pipe will just cause it to evaporate off. Might stink for a little bit, but that's it.

Dec 14, 2005 | 03:34 PM

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About a minute or so.

Whipe down the area so your socket doesnt strip the 02 sensor and has good grip on it. Didnt know there were directions for this but this stuff works great.

Dec 14, 2005 | 03:35 PM

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Pick up a 24" 3/8 breaker bar from Sears and it should pop right out. Can't get enough torque with

that little wrench.

Dec 14, 2005 | 03:37 PM

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I just figured that there had to be some opening for it to get in.I guess it's there but not visible

Dec 14, 2005 | 03:38 PM

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Longer than that. Give it 15 minutes for something that's really jammed.

Tap the part occassionally.

Dec 14, 2005 | 03:39 PM

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Cool, will do. I'm just afraid that I'm going to snap the wrench with a breaker bar. Oh well!

Dec 14, 2005 | 03:40 PM

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It's a very thin oil...it works it's way in.

It's not magic though...it takes time. Just soak it, and tap it occasionally to break the surface tension on the fluid and help it along as it finds it's way into crevices. I've left things soaking overnight if I know in advance it's going to be a problem.