Anyone got any hints on removing the oxygen sensor on a stock 85 iroc 305 tpi? It is very hard to get at with all the emissions pipes in the way. I can get a deep socket on it and route the extensions up around the steering box, but it is tight. I thought I would ask before I break out the torch.
Thanks Bob

 

Have you tried it from under the car yet? I never had to change mine when my car was stock so I don't remember if you could access it from the bottom or not. Its worth a shot.

Good Luck

 

I did try from underneath and no go.
Bob

 

Try different angles under the car. I got mine out from underneath.

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Pull the motor and remove it on the engine stand.

Fortunately, I've never had to pull one out with the motor still in the car, but I will soon on the GTA.

My approach will be to remove the #5 plug and get it from the top. With the #5 plug removed there should be more room for a wrench or socket.

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Well I got it out but it brought threads from the manifold with it. Probably no anti seize on the old one. I got it from above. The proper slotted socket is very helpful.
Jim85IROC--A little concerning to see an engineering student think it is ok to pull the motor to change a sensor. Maybe that is why things often seem reverse engineered. This is not to start a flaming thread but rather just my thought.
Bob

 

When you buy your new O2 sensor from Autozone or where ever, just ask to borrow their O2 socket. Then put a 12" or so extension on it and you shouldnt have any problems. Spray it down with WD40 or PB Blaster the night before to get the rust off.

Oh yea do it when the manifold is warm, that should make it easier, too.

[This message has been edited by Chuck! (edited June 19, 2002).]

 

It's even more sad to see yet another of America's youth with absolutely no sense of humor and the inability to understand sarcasm.

I pulled the motor because I put a 350 in its place, not just so I could get the oxygen sensor out.



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