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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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O2 sensor question!!!!!

I have a 91 trans am and i took off the old O2 sensor and hand tightened the new sensor in. now i have to torqe it on but i cant fit a socket, wrench or channel locks on it to tighten it. how can i tighten it on? what do i have to take off before i break somthin?
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Re: O2 sensor question!!!!!

Might be easiest to modify a wrench with a torch. Put a 30-90 degree bend in it.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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Re: O2 sensor question!!!!!

my dad would have my head if i did that.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Re: O2 sensor question!!!!!

If you cant get a 22mm wrench on it go to autozone and buy a o2 sensor socket.
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Re: O2 sensor question!!!!!

ya i got the 22mm wrench i just had to find the right angle and i got it on, with some elbow grease and some bloody nuckles lol.
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