Midpipes
02-02-11, 05:06 AM
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Ya I had the problem with one of my o2 sensors. My passenger side was easy. Yes you can use ramps and jack the back up. I went to autozone and they had two different types of sockets. Get the shorter one of the two. I had the longer one I was tougher to because it was closer to the chassis. If you have a problem with the o2, get pb blaster. Heat it up and cool then spray. I got the Invidia ones btw. Oh ya before you put the o2 into the new midpipes just turn it 4-5 time counterclockwise then screw it in. It will be a little tight but your wires will be straight once it's tight. I reused the gasket at the end of the oem midpipe and put it on the new one. It's a good idea to get anti-seize also just in case. I did because I'm gonna get Ppe headers in the future.
Last edited by 509IS350; 02-02-11 at 05:36 AM.
02-02-11, 07:33 AM
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I do it all the time. I'm an automotive technician and use that trick on just about every o2 I remove. do it while the exhaust is till warm and it will come off much easier. How would you know if you never tried it?
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02-02-11, 03:16 PM
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Question- Would it be easier to un-clip the O2 sensors prior to unscrewing them? How about unclipping them, take off the midpipe then unscrew them once the midpipe is on the ground/away from the car?
02-02-11, 03:40 PM
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^^^ ya it would make it alot easier but itll take alot longer the same time, to unclip the sensors, ur gona have to remove both driver and passenger seat, then ur gona have to push it out, not worth the effort imo
