5 PCS Automotive O2 Oxygen Sensor Socket Offset Wrench Remover Tool and Thread Chaser Tool
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There are some good qualities to this socket set. The hex part of the sensor does have a slight gap around the bottom of the During my removal of three of my four sensors from my Jeep Grand Cherokee 4, I was able to do so successfully. I had to insert the 1/2-inch hose between the two downstream sensors on my Jeep because they are pointed upwards on the pipes A portion of the offset socket is extended into the back side. This causes a misalignment of the socket on the sensor because the offset is not sufficient to allow the extension to clear the exhaust pipe properly. One sensor was still able to be removed, but the following sensor required slipping on the other and spreading out the socket slightly. "That's when I had to weld up a special tool, using two 1/2" drive sockets and a piece of tool steel. ". In the end, I was able to remove the old sensor after heating the sensor twice, then quenching it with water the second time. It appears that these sockets are okay for installation, but you might have some difficulty removing an old sensor if you need to do so. If you've got clearance, you can crack off the top of the sensor, and use a standard 6 point socket to remove it when you have access to (In my case, 7/8") It will not spread out like a slotted socket and a six point socket will be less likely to slip than a 12-point.
As someone who lives in the salt belt, my neighborhood has no shortage of junk junk junk. A sensor will be stripped out as a result. The only repair you'll need is a $94. 94 sensor replacement. Make sure the sensors you buy are not too cheap. As far as removing the sensor is concerned, you're better off breaking it, putting a 7/8th socket on it, and then if you did not strip it out like I did, you can As a result of their shape, these sockets aren't able to wrap around the sensor perfectly - You're going to need all the luck you can get.
It could certainly be better, even for the price. A more precise fit would be important for a tool of this kind. A product that is both 7/8" and 22mm is not acceptable. This caused my oxygen sensor to wobble and for the corners of the hex to start to round over. While I understand how inexpensive this was, there were ways to make it better, in my opinion.
I am replacing an oxygen sensor in my car for the first time since it has 220K miles on it. As a result, I had enough room under the car since I drove the car on the ramp. As the upstream sensor space is quite tight on this car, I put on the oxygen sensor wrench with a half-inch breaker bar, and the sensor came out easily in five The price was well worth it. In addition, I applied two drops of PB Blaster pernitrate oil Prior to that, three days had passed. It was feared the years of Northeast Ohio winter salt would lead to the oxygen sensor dead rusting on the exhaust.
I estimated that $400 of my money would be taken from my wallet by the car shop. It took me less than five minutes to replace the oxygen sensor with this part and these sockets. Tip Warm up the car so the metal in the sensor's mounting cavity expands so you can remove the old sensor. The sockets are heavy-duty and worked as expended.
Product is good, and the value is good for what is in the package. My oxygen sensor is located in a strange place, so I wasn't sure what kind of socket would work. With this kit, you can select from the three most popular styles so you don't have to predict what one will look like. Furthermore, the thread tool is a good addition in case the old one messes up the threads when being removed.
It is a must have if you are about to work on your car to change any 02 censor because you do not know what size might be needed, as I did not know, and the shorter tool will help you reach those hard to reach spots where a censor might.
Don't let bad tools ruin your have struggled with oxygen sensors for years, and the last one finally gave out on me. My purchase of this set was based on a whim and the purchase turned out to be a good one. It will probably last a while if you are a do-it-yourself backyard mechanic, but I am not sure if it is strong enough for daily use in the industrial market. I used it for my purposes and it worked.