quick question(s)......

[99RedDragonCamaro]

Okay, I went to change my o2 sensor because it was throwing a SES and, well, the old one isn't coming off. I tried so hard. Now, can I get an o2 sim instead, leave the bad one in, plug in the sim, and just find a way to keep everything still?

-Beav

[99v6cam]

I'm guessing you're talking about the one after your cat?

[tWiStEdBird]

It'll come off, just keep trying and beat it if you have to. Don't get into the habbit of ghetto-rigging things, because it's a hard one to break.

[99RedDragonCamaro]

Yes, the one behind the cat. Will it work?

...and dude, it is not coming off. I about lost my right nut trying. But I promise not to get into the habit of ghetto-rigging things. I just don't want to take my car to a shop and have them charge me $50 bucks just to unscrew something.

so, again.....WILL IT WORK?

[RallyRed 98]

it will work and probably to your advantage... wire tie the old 02 lead up somewhere under the car, then just plug the sim in to the lead to the PCM and hang it up out of sight. works good in states with vehicle inspection like virginia...

[majeskyb]

Have you tried some penetrating oil on it to loosen it up?

[firebird4u99]

Originally posted by majeskyb:
Have you tried some penetrating oil on it to loosen it up?

Try this before you go with putting a sim on there. Just keep at it until it comes of. If all else fails call a shop and ask them what tool they would use to get it off.

[99RedDragonCamaro]

I'm gonna try some oil. All I have right now is WD40. I did buy the O2 sensor socket. I get a very nice hold of it I just have to hit the gym for a few months before I try again. I would rather have a real O2 sensor than a sim. I have emissions test here in Ohio.

Thanks again fellas.

[tWiStEdBird]

PB is the best I've used to losen things up. From exhaust to tranny bolts, it's never let me down. Give it a try.

[HeadyFirebird'00]

use a breaker bar. like a metal pipe or a pcv pipe. bend the end of a long striaght metal/pvc pipe, by bending it or heating it. the longer the better. its all about leverage. trust me, it will come off with a buddy to help you.

[99RedDragonCamaro]

Yeah. I've used the metal pipe move to get some sparkplugs out on an old Maxima of mine. It did work great. However, my car isn't jacked high enough off the ground to get a pipe in there.

Well, I'm gonna try some penetrating oil.