Guys,
my CEL is on, and its for Sensor 2 Bank 2. I tried getting out, and its stuck. Took it to the shop, same thing. They said i need to replace that part. Question is, what is it ? it should be a single header correct ? or is that part itself seperate.
Where is a good place to buy a new header, as this is pre-cat O2.
Thanks !
my CEL is on, and its for Sensor 2 Bank 2. I tried getting out, and its stuck. Took it to the shop, same thing. They said i need to replace that part. Question is, what is it ? it should be a single header correct ? or is that part itself seperate.
Where is a good place to buy a new header, as this is pre-cat O2.
Thanks !
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Im If the code its if bank 2 sensor 2 its an oxygen sensor and with a lot of wd-40 or similar product a oxygen sensor socket or 7/8"(IIRC) combination wrench it'll come out with time a patience
trust me...i tried. took it to the shop.
What is the best replacement ? where can i find a replacement header/manifold. Apparently the tube that it goes into, is semi replaceable. any idea what its called ? its a headache for inspections !
What is the best replacement ? where can i find a replacement header/manifold. Apparently the tube that it goes into, is semi replaceable. any idea what its called ? its a headache for inspections !
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I replaced mine with a generic Bosch 15727. Somehow I got the heat shield bolts out, and then it was easy to get a wrench on it. I have had them so tight that I needed to put a foot on the wrench, that always works, but on my max, it came loose without issue after soaking in a good penetrating oil.
Most vendors call it the front downstream sensor. Bosch also makes a direct fit so you don't have to splice the wiring. The generic one, part number above, sells at autozone or advance auto for $56. The direct fit one is something like $115.
ETA: I see you're now looking for a manifold - wow, that must have been some hack job, or the previous o2 sensor went in without anti-seize. Those are dealer items or wreckers, afaik. Searching the big box part store sites, googling, or amazon might also yield results. Remember to buy the gaskets, and to use anti-seize so you don't have to do that again.
Most vendors call it the front downstream sensor. Bosch also makes a direct fit so you don't have to splice the wiring. The generic one, part number above, sells at autozone or advance auto for $56. The direct fit one is something like $115.
ETA: I see you're now looking for a manifold - wow, that must have been some hack job, or the previous o2 sensor went in without anti-seize. Those are dealer items or wreckers, afaik. Searching the big box part store sites, googling, or amazon might also yield results. Remember to buy the gaskets, and to use anti-seize so you don't have to do that again.
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Most vendors call it the front downstream sensor. Bosch also makes a direct fit so you don't have to splice the wiring. The generic one, part number above, sells at autozone or advance auto for $56. The direct fit one is something like $115.
ETA: I see you're now looking for a manifold - wow, that must have been some hack job, or the previous o2 sensor went in without anti-seize. Those are dealer items or wreckers, afaik. Searching the big box part store sites, googling, or amazon might also yield results. Remember to buy the gaskets, and to use anti-seize so you don't have to do that again.
yeah i already have a brand new OEM sensor. Im just looking for that downpipe really. its the Bank 2 one, and i dont know where to find it ! Dealer says $700 for it ! Im going to take it to another shop...see if we can get that sucker out !Originally Posted by homeyclaus
I replaced mine with a generic Bosch 15727. Somehow I got the heat shield bolts out, and then it was easy to get a wrench on it. I have had them so tight that I needed to put a foot on the wrench, that always works, but on my max, it came loose without issue after soaking in a good penetrating oil.Most vendors call it the front downstream sensor. Bosch also makes a direct fit so you don't have to splice the wiring. The generic one, part number above, sells at autozone or advance auto for $56. The direct fit one is something like $115.
ETA: I see you're now looking for a manifold - wow, that must have been some hack job, or the previous o2 sensor went in without anti-seize. Those are dealer items or wreckers, afaik. Searching the big box part store sites, googling, or amazon might also yield results. Remember to buy the gaskets, and to use anti-seize so you don't have to do that again.
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Just the piece of cast iron that connects the front precat to the main cat?Originally Posted by Saadkhan07
yeah i already have a brand new OEM sensor. Im just looking for that downpipe really. its the Bank 2 one, and i dont know where to find it ! Dealer says $700 for it ! Im going to take it to another shop...see if we can get that sucker out !
If you have it out, soak it in kroil or some other good penetrant, and heat the o2 sensor with a torch, soak it while hot to cool it down, and it should come right out with a really big wrench/extension. You can even go so far as to cut the cables off the end and use a 22mm deep socket and an impact wrench at that point.
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Heat is your friend. Any shop with an acetylene torch can get that out in less then 5 minutes. Heat the bung it's threaded in until it's red hot. That sucker will come out like slicing butter after it's been sitting on the counter all day.Originally Posted by homeyclaus
heat the o2 sensor with a torch, .
Job done.