F***er won't come off!!!!!!!!!
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F***er won't come off!!!!!!!!!
I'm trying to replace my sonor, but the bolt that holds it on is melted into place. Is there anything I can use on it to loosen it up?
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89 Camaro RS 2.8 V6 auto
Exterior: White Interior: Black
T-tops, power-windows, locks, hatch. Blue interior lights.
Pioneer head unit and 4 way 6x9s.
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89 Camaro RS 2.8 V6 auto
Exterior: White Interior: Black
T-tops, power-windows, locks, hatch. Blue interior lights.
Pioneer head unit and 4 way 6x9s.
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Transmission: sure does
Sonor??
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What's a SONOR??
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92 Trans Am/WS6/305/5Speed/T-Tops/K&N filter/Flowmaster Muffler/Ported Plenum/more mods to come.
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That damn salt water is hell on your sonor. WD40 fixes everything!
Originally posted by AcSeb:
I'm trying to replace my sonor, but the bolt that holds it on is melted into place. Is there anything I can use on it to loosen it up?
I'm trying to replace my sonor, but the bolt that holds it on is melted into place. Is there anything I can use on it to loosen it up?
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From: Pekin, IL
I looked everywhere for help removing my sonor. Finally I came across a web page, www.sonor.com that had everything I needed to know about it.
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1992 Artic White Firebird
t-tops
dual exhaust
1997 Black Firebird
t-tops
Chrome 5 spokes
2000 Honeycomb taillights
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Oops. I meant sensor. Maybe I should proof read the stuff I post on here.
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89 Camaro RS 2.8 V6 auto
Exterior: White Interior: Black
T-tops, power-windows, locks, hatch. Blue interior lights.
Pioneer head unit and 4 way 6x9s.
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89 Camaro RS 2.8 V6 auto
Exterior: White Interior: Black
T-tops, power-windows, locks, hatch. Blue interior lights.
Pioneer head unit and 4 way 6x9s.
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AcSeb,
O.K. Some of the membership was just having fun at your expense. (Nothing personal - and you are cordially invited to make fun of ANY of these memebers whenever you see a similar oversight.)
Exactly which sensor are you referring to? Knowing this will make our efforts a lot easier.
BTW - I once advised someone to buy some "goo-quality" spark plug wires (you know - the kind that turns to "goo" when they get hot). I heard about that one for a couple of days...
Later,
Vader
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O.K. Some of the membership was just having fun at your expense. (Nothing personal - and you are cordially invited to make fun of ANY of these memebers whenever you see a similar oversight.)
Exactly which sensor are you referring to? Knowing this will make our efforts a lot easier.
BTW - I once advised someone to buy some "goo-quality" spark plug wires (you know - the kind that turns to "goo" when they get hot). I heard about that one for a couple of days...
Later,
Vader
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Yah, it's the oxygen sensor. The reason that it says sonor is because while I was trying to get it off I had my girlfriend come in here and ask you guys how to get it off, so, that one's on her. But would liquid wrench or wd40 work to break it up so that I can get it out?
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89 Camaro RS 2.8 V6 auto
Exterior: White Interior: Black
T-tops, power-windows, locks, hatch. Blue interior lights.
Pioneer head unit and 4 way 6x9s.
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89 Camaro RS 2.8 V6 auto
Exterior: White Interior: Black
T-tops, power-windows, locks, hatch. Blue interior lights.
Pioneer head unit and 4 way 6x9s.
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Get a 12" pipe, a box wrench, and slide the pipe over the wrench and use the pipe as a handle. Use Wd40 or liquid wrench to make it easier. That increases the torque and makes it a lot easier to get those nasty bolts/sensors loose.
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Originally posted by AcSeb:
...The reason that it says "sonor" is because while I was trying to get it off I had my girlfriend come in here and ask you guys how to get it off, so, that one's on her. But would liquid wrench or wd40 work to break it up so that I can get it out?
...The reason that it says "sonor" is because while I was trying to get it off I had my girlfriend come in here and ask you guys how to get it off, so, that one's on her. But would liquid wrench or wd40 work to break it up so that I can get it out?
If your girlfriend needs to ask US how to get it off, you need to drop the tools and pay some more attention to her. (See above quote)
For either circumstance, penetrating lubricant and a little concentration should do the trick... (See above quote)
You really need to pay attention to how you post your replies - we're a bunch of animals here!
Later,
Vader
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also try letting the y pipe heat up. dont forget, hot things expand and cold things contract
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1989 Firebird
2.8 v6, 700r4.
K&N,MSD Gm Coil,TB Bypass, Flowmasters with Hand Made Tips, Msd Heli-Core Wires, Cold Air Intake
Next:
Cam, Rockers, Pullyeys, then Vortech Supercharged! 3000 including install
Kills:
1979 1/2 chevy w/ 350 and headers (was EASY!?!)
97 Saturn (no competition)
86 Bird w/bad carb
(I will get a Engine Pic Soon)
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Originally posted by AcSeb:
while I was trying to get it off I had my girlfriend come in here and ask you guys how to get it off
while I was trying to get it off I had my girlfriend come in here and ask you guys how to get it off
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roflmfao. that was a good one. im not even going to go there either. lol.
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I think that Vader already had the solution to his... *ahem*... "problem":
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Originally posted by Vader:
For either circumstance, penetrating lubricant and a little concentration should do the trick...
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For either circumstance, penetrating lubricant and a little concentration should do the trick...
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OK!
Seriously now guys. I had this same problem. getting a freaking wrench down there sucks because there's no room between the AIR injection system, and brake booster.
DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR KID! Go to AutoPalace and buy a GM O2 Sensor ratchet. It cost me like 10 bucks; It's the right size and has a slot in the side for that cord. I stuck it on a nice big driver and used like a one inch wrench for leverage. THEN in came right off.
Besides, if you have the tool you know you can get the second one in. Besides, we're supposed to change these ever 30k. hehe
Seriously now guys. I had this same problem. getting a freaking wrench down there sucks because there's no room between the AIR injection system, and brake booster.
DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR KID! Go to AutoPalace and buy a GM O2 Sensor ratchet. It cost me like 10 bucks; It's the right size and has a slot in the side for that cord. I stuck it on a nice big driver and used like a one inch wrench for leverage. THEN in came right off.
Besides, if you have the tool you know you can get the second one in. Besides, we're supposed to change these ever 30k. hehe
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you guys are terrible, i love it!
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Doodman, I had that 02 sensor socket open up on me once because of that frickin' slot. The socket spread apart as I was twisting, and wedged itself on the sensor. After alot of cursing I got it off, then I either cut the wire or broke the sensor off (long time ago, can't remember). Then I used a normal deep socket.
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91 RS.
305 TBI.
1 5/8 coated MAC headers.
3" high flow cat.
3" Flowmaster exhuast.
Hypertech stage II.
Hypertech power pulleys.
Edelbrock 14" open air cleaner with K&N filter.
16x8" Centerline CR-74 wheels with Bridgestone Potenza RE-910 tires.
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You just need the properly sized tool for the job. Try a 45 offset box end wrench that's long enough to get in there and feel around with, but remember it's a tight fit and you may have to wiggle it some.
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Originally posted by JETHROIROC:
You just need the properly sized tool for the job... ... get in there and feel around with, but remember it's a tight fit and you may have to wiggle it some.
You just need the properly sized tool for the job... ... get in there and feel around with, but remember it's a tight fit and you may have to wiggle it some.
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