pacificnwrider
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Washington State
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Before I go hacking away at this thing I'm wondering if you can share your experiences with how tough it's going to be to get this thing out? I was going to cut the top of and take a socket to it.
1988 TC 2.3 5 spd 107k miles 140mph speedo
1987 Thunderbird 3.8 w/auto 126k miles
2006 Dodge 3/4 ton 4X4 w/6spd ctd
1978 F150 2X4 302 w/C4
1965 Galaxie 500 convertible 352 w/cruise-o-matic
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lonstar7
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Round Rock, TX
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When I replaced mine, it was tough to get loose but came out in one piece. I would used penetrating oil and letting it soak a while. I also used a torch to heat the fitting in the manifold then cooled the sensor only with a rag soaked in cold water to contract it, seemed to help and I eventually got it loose.
Lonestar7
1988 Black/Red TC, 5 Speed, 92,400miles (on 4/14/2012). KYB Shocks And Struts, 140MPH Speedo, CHE Rear Control Arms, Otherwise Stock.
2005 Volkswagon Golf GLS 1.9L TDI Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, InMotion Stage II Chip Tuning
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4, 5.9L Cummings Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual
1988 Firebird Formula 350, 350ci Tuned Port Injection, 700R4 Auto
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pacificnwrider
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Washington State
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good plan! that really helps!
1988 TC 2.3 5 spd 107k miles 140mph speedo
1987 Thunderbird 3.8 w/auto 126k miles
2006 Dodge 3/4 ton 4X4 w/6spd ctd
1978 F150 2X4 302 w/C4
1965 Galaxie 500 convertible 352 w/cruise-o-matic
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Pete D
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Northern OH
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I didn't have any qualms about breaking off the top until I got the right tool. BFH works fine.
Pete Dunham
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pacificnwrider
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Washington State
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So I called napa to get the O2 sensor, and all their wanting to sell me is a "universal" do you guys have a specific p/n I can possibly get a better application
1988 TC 2.3 5 spd 107k miles 140mph speedo
1987 Thunderbird 3.8 w/auto 126k miles
2006 Dodge 3/4 ton 4X4 w/6spd ctd
1978 F150 2X4 302 w/C4
1965 Galaxie 500 convertible 352 w/cruise-o-matic
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lonstar7
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Jun 2009
Round Rock, TX
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I got mine from Auto Zone, it was a Bosch brand. I think the same one was used on many different models. Mine's been in over 2 tears and is working fine so far.
Lonestar7
1988 Black/Red TC, 5 Speed, 92,400miles (on 4/14/2012). KYB Shocks And Struts, 140MPH Speedo, CHE Rear Control Arms, Otherwise Stock.
2005 Volkswagon Golf GLS 1.9L TDI Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, InMotion Stage II Chip Tuning
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4, 5.9L Cummings Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual
1988 Firebird Formula 350, 350ci Tuned Port Injection, 700R4 Auto
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pacificnwrider
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Washington State
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Quote:Originally posted by lonstar7:
I got mine from Auto Zone, it was a Bosch brand. I think the same one was used on many different models. Mine's been in over 2 tears and is working fine so far.
Lonestar, did yours have the plug that matches the vehicle plug? Napas just has 3 wires coming out of the top. I suppose I could use the old sensor's plug as the donor...
1988 TC 2.3 5 spd 107k miles 140mph speedo
1987 Thunderbird 3.8 w/auto 126k miles
2006 Dodge 3/4 ton 4X4 w/6spd ctd
1978 F150 2X4 302 w/C4
1965 Galaxie 500 convertible 352 w/cruise-o-matic
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lonstar7
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Round Rock, TX
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Lonestar7
1988 Black/Red TC, 5 Speed, 92,400miles (on 4/14/2012). KYB Shocks And Struts, 140MPH Speedo, CHE Rear Control Arms, Otherwise Stock.
2005 Volkswagon Golf GLS 1.9L TDI Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, InMotion Stage II Chip Tuning
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4, 5.9L Cummings Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual
1988 Firebird Formula 350, 350ci Tuned Port Injection, 700R4 Auto
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Pete D
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Northern OH
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The 3 wires function the same. The extra wires are for a built in heater that shortens warm up time.
Pete Dunham
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lonstar7
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Round Rock, TX
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Rock Auto has the "original" Motorcraft O2 replacement sensor here;
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=382918
Lonestar7
1988 Black/Red TC, 5 Speed, 92,400miles (on 4/14/2012). KYB Shocks And Struts, 140MPH Speedo, CHE Rear Control Arms, Otherwise Stock.
2005 Volkswagon Golf GLS 1.9L TDI Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, InMotion Stage II Chip Tuning
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4, 5.9L Cummings Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual
1988 Firebird Formula 350, 350ci Tuned Port Injection, 700R4 Auto
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