My son and I have to remove what appears to be a really rusty, corroded primary O2 sensor from my son's 2000 Dodge Ram 1500, 5.9L engine. Fuel efficiency is even more horrible than earlier performance and we'd like to try a new O2 sensor. Long term fuel trim is -10% and high/low voltage spread looks to be somewhat compressed.
We struggled mightily to disconnect the exhaust Y-pipe during a 3" lift project on this truck; corroded bolts, nuts and access issues. If we bugger up the fitting we'll have to pull the Y-pipe to weld a new sensor fitting, not a prospect we relish.
Anyone have tips on removing O2 sensors?
Only thing I can think of is to heat the fitting w/ a propane torch and apply PB Blaster. I usually use a large closed end wrench and hammer to break the sensor loose.
Regards
We struggled mightily to disconnect the exhaust Y-pipe during a 3" lift project on this truck; corroded bolts, nuts and access issues. If we bugger up the fitting we'll have to pull the Y-pipe to weld a new sensor fitting, not a prospect we relish.
Anyone have tips on removing O2 sensors?
Only thing I can think of is to heat the fitting w/ a propane torch and apply PB Blaster. I usually use a large closed end wrench and hammer to break the sensor loose.
Regards