i need help changing my o2 sensors!!! rb26

[gtrjon]

so i failed air car horribley and i got new o2 sensors. so i found where both of the o2 sensors are but they are such a b**** to get at i am trying to figure out how everyone changes them? special tool or trick? i really need help on this one. also i noticed on the ones i bought from lordco off a 94 nissan maxima the clip is different on one of them. do i just have to splice in the old clip?

[IXION]

Hi,

I changed my O2 sensors recently and I know where you are coming from. Get yourself a set of metric "Crows Feet" wrenches. They are similar to open end wrenches but they go onto a rachet wrench. Use in conjunction with extention and you'll be able to switch them out. Best part is, you won't need to remove any intake piping. 5 minutes tops. Hope this helps. Good luck.

[jdms13rhd]

yeah, those are a bitC* sometimes hey. Its hard to get anything other than a 17mm stubby wrench and all the O2 sockets are for the larger size sensor.

If their going on the trash just cut the wires off and fit on a 17mm deep socket and there ya go. Or do what was mentioned above. Make sure your new sensors will fir in the bungs before you go ahead with this or your going to run into that problem.

You cant solder the wires for o2 sensors. They are stainless wires and even with flux, the solder wont run. Just use crimps in this situation. Ghetto looking but better than a crap connection.

Or try to get a proper O2 that plugs in. I know they are out there, I just forget what car or number they are. Maybe someone here can pop in?

[cnruff]

yeah im looking at doing my sensors as well no luck trying to find an 02 sensors at the local auto supply here in calgary. and been searching for how to DIY.

[gtrjon]

i got a pair that i used for air care and thats it. you can buy them off me if you want but they werent cheap

[cnruff]

is it a crossover or an oem?

[gtrjon]

crossover. ntks

[MattiasJacobs]

I recently bought 2 brand new oem ones. Pm me if you want the part numbers. They will run you just over 300 dollars from the dealership.

[bignate]

What I did was make my own 17mm O2 sensor socket. get a 17mm deep socket from canadian tire and cut a channel down the side. works perfect for me.

[GTRADDICT]

yeah, those are a bitC* sometimes hey. Its hard to get anything other than a 17mm stubby wrench and all the O2 sockets are for the larger size sensor.

If their going on the trash just cut the wires off and fit on a 17mm deep socket and there ya go. Or do what was mentioned above. Make sure your new sensors will fir in the bungs before you go ahead with this or your going to run into that problem.

You cant solder the wires for o2 sensors. They are stainless wires and even with flux, the solder wont run. Just use crimps in this situation. Ghetto looking but better than a crap connection.

Or try to get a proper O2 that plugs in. I know they are out there, I just forget what car or number they are. Maybe someone here can pop in?

I had to add on 18 inch of wire because the bung on the a/m pipe was further on my lancer. Never had a problem with my weld and O2 working great. Maybe those are different?

[gtrjon]

What I did was make my own 17mm O2 sensor socket. get a 17mm deep socket from canadian tire and cut a channel down the side. works perfect for me.

exactly what i did

[derk]

i had no problem using a 17mm crows foot socket and a few extensions... whats wrong with you people? :S

[DarkCaporaL]

yeah im looking at doing my sensors as well no luck trying to find an 02 sensors at the local auto supply here in calgary. and been searching for how to DIY.

PM Vuk@AMS he might have some, 50$.

http://www.amsmotorsports.com/shop/ind/skyline/engine/ams-oxygen-sensor.html

According to this: http://forums.gtrcanada.com/gt-r-tec...ibility-3.html

NTK 24064 also work...and they are also about 50$.

[dickered32]

I had no problem changing mine. I my custom 17mm shortened wrench. I put a little slit on the box end to fit the wires through. Add a little heat in the right spot and you should have it. Sometimes taking a second to think about it helps too!

[gezed]

PM Vuk@AMS he might have some, 50$.

http://www.amsmotorsports.com/shop/ind/skyline/engine/ams-oxygen-sensor.html

According to this: http://forums.gtrcanada.com/gt-r-tec...ibility-3.html

NTK 24064 also work...and they are also about 50$.

I found the NTK 24064 ones off ebay and they are as cheap as it gets, Napa sells them for like $100
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NGK-NTK-24064...#ht_500wt_1156
worked like a charm for me and they have pretty fast free shipping too