Easiest Way to Remove Stuck O2 Sensor With a Hose Clamp Trick, Best Cheapest Technique.

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In this video I am going to show you how to use a hose clamp to help you remove that stubborn oxygen sensor, oxygen sensor hack, fix check engine light, no more p0420.
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@denverkenyon3203 2 жыл бұрын

Pro Tip: If you are taking out the o2 sensor because it is a bad sensor, you can cut the wire in order to get the box end on there, without altering the wrench.

@noanyobiseniss7462 2 жыл бұрын

usually they are not bad just need to be cleaned.

@Airmanmx1 2 жыл бұрын

There are no such thing as bad sensors. It is either faulty or operational. There are BAD children but not sensors

@bernardkinsky1637 2 жыл бұрын

Or you can bend the cable like a u and pull it through the wrench 6 sided without doing damage

@dtnel 2 жыл бұрын

If you change enough of them as professionals do then you just get a good made socket that doesn't spread. Yes you'll save time but when you get paid by your efficiency then you don't have time to mess around wondering what to do next. When you get old you can sell that tool for about 1/2-3/4 of what you paid for it unless you bought it used as well then you've made your money off of it and selling it even at half isn't that big a loss @ retirement time.

@russellmooneyham3334 2 жыл бұрын

No brainer!!!!

@senivan22 2 жыл бұрын

I thought you are gonna remove the o2 sensor with just a hose clamp. It got me so interested.

@Enzo-hb2zi 3 ай бұрын

Nice custom exhaust work sweet welds bra! That socket ain't gonna spread, and if it did the small ass clamp wont do anything. 25+ years as a tech! a 7/8 box end fits over most connectors FYI..

@elttabykcir Ай бұрын

I thought the same thing! That's why I had to watch this video!

@traviskinzler3655 27 күн бұрын

Lol me too. All that for nothing

@senorcartmenez8902 2 жыл бұрын

Running your engine for 3-5 minutes to get the exhaust warm also does wonders for making it easier to break loose a sensor. That, with some pb blaster.

@onestoptechnologies7305 3 ай бұрын

Beat me to it!!!

@mirose5553 Жыл бұрын

Love it. Common freaking sense. I’ve been using penetrant, heat, two worthless O2 adapters, a hammer, a sledge hammer and a tug-boat … I will try this out. Thanks!

@crabapple6775 10 ай бұрын

where'd ya get the tug boat ?🙃

@nathantrost7773 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I'm a mechanic . I love the way you were talking about engineers. The stuff we go through is ridiculous. Good video! cracked me up . 👍

@everydayirace 2 жыл бұрын

Every time you have to work on a car, you ask yourself where would be the worst place to put a component in the car? Then you look and that's where the part is 😄, never fails.

@makantahi3731 2 ай бұрын

@@everydayirace in audi they are the best of the best

@knightnrmer 2 жыл бұрын

A pipe wrench has always worked for me . Might leave a couple grooves on it but unless you run over somebody no-one ever sees it .

@Robert-xp4ii 2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476 2 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂️😂🤣

@cowboypatriot1200 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see you use a pipe wrench on one that's between the engine and firewall , the ones where you can barely get a wrench on 😊

@pistol4three265 2 жыл бұрын

That works! I pretty much rounded mine off with wrenches. A guy at NAPA suggested I try a pipe wrench. I put my jack bar on the end of it for leverage and twisted it right out.

@gregbray4348 2 жыл бұрын

@@Robert-xp4ii il

@cliffords.8341 Жыл бұрын

Great tip. One other thing is you can grind or trim the outside part of the locking tab to allow it to go through the box end wrench. The amount needed to be removed won't compromise the integrity of the ability to stay locked. Another is to use a pair of Vise Grip around the socket to keep it from spreading. To prevent damaging the socket from the Vise Grip teeth, wrap the socket with a thin piece of metal first then clamp down on the socket. Last option is to draw a diagram of the location of each wire in the plug and remove each wire with a wire connector removal tool. What's funny is in the past few day's I've seen advertisements of a complete set of these tools that are different sizes and shapes. Working as a motorcycle, PWC, ATV, UTV technician and a machinist, I've had to make tools for various applications to get the job done. I'm retired from working on them and and now behind the counter and the thing I miss most is working at the motorcycle shop that was also a machine shop performing different types of fabrications.

@psdaengr911 Жыл бұрын

A properly designed flare wrench would work. Most flare wrenches are cut down so that they can be used in tight spaces like an open end or box wrench. Needing that amount of clearance isn't an issue with most oxygen sensors.

@pennyhelga3628 2 жыл бұрын

Drove for 20 minutes to heat up the pipes and it broke loose with little effort . Heat works wonders .

@thedoorider 2 жыл бұрын

This works for me. Run engine for 1-2 minutes to warm up the exhaust system some. Take some 'Freeze it ' spray and spray the sensor ONLY to cool it down. This will shrink it slightly and it will come right out with no issues!

@kylosolo8815 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip im trying to change one on my truck

@Ihatezidiotz 2 жыл бұрын

Now THIS is a good tip.. thanks

@leopoldpoppenberger8692 2 жыл бұрын

that's the way of installing shrink fit bearings heat one and cool the other on dry ice

@r.a.5625 2 жыл бұрын

Did it work?

@r.a.5625 2 жыл бұрын

My o2 sensors are stuck. I will try today if this works

@garygalletta5093 Жыл бұрын

Great tip! This saved my bacon tonight. After I finally decided to cut the wires on the old sensor I still couldn't get my 7/8 inch box wrench in the correct position (due to limited space) and the wrench alone did not provide enough leverage. I did not have a cheater bar (pipe) wide enough to slip over the open end of the wrench to apply leverage. I did have on 'loan' to me the same OEM Oxygen Sensor Socket Set from Autozone but discovered 3/8th inch drive crowfoot socket was actually cracked (no doubt it had been used by many people previously) and was spreading open and rounding over the edges of the sensor. Ugh! The band clamp trick bound the socket tightly together and using an appropriate sized (width and length) cheater bar I did have for my socket wrench it gave me the leverage to pop that sensor loose. That was a pleasing sound to hear. Yay!!! This worked when none of the other tools would. Thanks again for the fabulous tip.

@everydayirace Жыл бұрын

Great to hear it helped you out 👍

@petset77 Жыл бұрын

Yup. Any split in a socket (or gap in open ended wrench) will spread if under enough pressure. The hose clamp should keep it from opening. A small "C-clamp" might work, if there's enough space under the vehicle, or if it's tight and secure enough before trying to force things. Great tutorial, great video. Thank you.

@ivegotelvis3577 2 жыл бұрын

I had a vehicle service garage for over forty years,and on the vehicle it's usually too tight a space for a breaker bar to fit ,so if the sensor is being replaced anyhow we'd cut the top off with the small air cutter and then oxy/acc cherry red hot and remove with a socket.The biggest problem was not about removing them but being careful not to leave any metal behind in the threads on the exhaust pipe.

@jsteganius6969 Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure there is an 18mm tap to clean up the threads.

@charliec5653 Жыл бұрын

@@jsteganius6969 right you are.

@lawrencelampke6007 Жыл бұрын

Heating up the surrounding area will almost always ruin the threads if you turn while red hot. A better way is to heat until red, then immediately douse with water. I've done it many times and it helps break it loose without affecting threads. The biggest thing is the initial breaking loose after being rusted in, after that it can usually be unscrewed by hand

@jbart9890 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I was taking out an O2 sensor and it was starting to round off. Followed your tip and came out smooth as butter. Thanks!

@everydayirace 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it worked for you.

@kyfw6351 Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea. I always drive the vehicle for a while and let the exhaust heat up good and then use the O2 adapters to break ‘‘em free. This has always worked well for me as the O2 sensor usually breaks free easily with the exhaust hot and expanded a little. I will remember your vid if my adapter ever slips

@JohnDoe-gi1vr Жыл бұрын

Good tip. I've heard about heating the sensor with a torch from other videos but this is easier and safer

@PseudonymAliase 2 жыл бұрын

Always try to tighten everything before you loosen them

@michaelallen5505 4 ай бұрын

Along with lots of penetrating oil. Let it soak overnight if possible. Tighten, loosen, tighten, loosen, tighten, loosen...

@timokuusela5794 2 жыл бұрын

I use vise grips to prevent that spreading. They also add pre-tension to the actual tool

@markemerson2983 2 жыл бұрын

Is he keeping the wire

@heknows5418 2 жыл бұрын

Pipe wrench works every time

@bluefj-wc3vz 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, works like a charm. I had 2 sensors that started rounding off because sockets kept spreading. Tried hose clamp. Boom, both came out. 🤘🏻🇺🇸

@everydayirace 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear.

@HollowMartyr1333 9 ай бұрын

Was just having this happen causing misfires and bad mpg I seem too have misplaced my open socket :/

@chrisdb4278 7 ай бұрын

Just changed out an O2 sensor and was glad I watched your video in advance. 20+ year old O2 sensor on a Taurus 3.0 OHV. It was the sensor on the back manifold before the cat. Using the split socket with some extensions was the only way to go. Hoping for the best, but also planning for the worst, I put a hose clamp on the socket right from the start. At one point I had a 30" pipe extension on the breaker bar handle and I know it would have popped the socket without the hose clamp. At that point I considered heating with a torch, but getting it in back there looked too dicey. I started the engine, had already been warmed up a few minutes, and let it idle for about 5 more minutes. Left the split socket on the O2 sensor since it had gotten hot and didn't want to fool with loosening the hot hose clamp at that point. This may have helped things, the hot socket really heating up that sensor with the engine running. When the senor snapped loose, and you know the sound, I was sure I had stripped the threads because it came out so easily. To my delight the threads were intact. Check engine light is off now. Thanks again.

@Max-kw4px 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Another option: you can actually pop the individual wires out of the connector without damaging it - can use a pin or a tiny screwdriver, they make little tools that 'weatherpack' connectors that work great. That way you can save the sensor, save the connector, and get the box-end of the wrench over. Also, I think buying a high end oxygen sensor socket might be money well spent - the cheapy amazon ones are soft metal and spread as you say. Either way, hose clamp trick is sweet - definitely using that next time I get a stuck sensor!!

@HuckThis1971 2 жыл бұрын

If sensor is defective, cut the wire. You can use a 6 point 22mm wrench after.

@bhaddox3999 2 жыл бұрын

I think this guys on to the right track here

@Charlie_Crown 2 жыл бұрын

He already mentioned that option in the video

@jdwithheld8915 2 жыл бұрын

@@Charlie_Crown he mentioned a 12 point box end, not 6 point….

@Charlie_Crown 2 жыл бұрын

@@jdwithheld8915 he mentioned the 'cut the wire' option, use of whatever you want to after that is implied 👍

@chevinbarghest8453 2 жыл бұрын

I agree...6 point not 12 point is essential

@Gitnardoproductions Жыл бұрын

This worked! Thank you Sir! So I sprayed PB Blaster let it sit for about 20 min. Attached the socket with the hose clamp, got my breaker bar with a piece of pipe end and there it went! Felt like I hit a small lottery😆

@vr6muppet Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea. I've had a few of these that were ridiculously tight with no work space. I'm sure I will try this someday.

@kelseyadams6931 2 жыл бұрын

There are two more options that work really well also. You could always get a pick set or a small screwdriver and dislodge the terminals out of the plastic connector. The second option is you can buy a 7/8 socket for about five bucks from The Parts House die grinder and cut you a slot in the side and then you have your very own oxygen sensor socket for cheap.

@1thinkhealthy 2 жыл бұрын

How about cutting the tab off?

@bonkeydollocks1879 2 жыл бұрын

@@1thinkhealthy that's what I thought too

@scientist100 2 жыл бұрын

HB sells the slotted ones for 5 bucks as well I believe. Got another from them just in case but I already have a master set for all type of o2 sensors for all angle types.

@Adamsautoamerica 2 жыл бұрын

Or just cut the wires and reconnect them afterwards

@bonkeydollocks1879 2 жыл бұрын

@@Adamsautoamerica that's what I thought too but it messes with the ohms resistance and knackers it

@rupe53 2 жыл бұрын

Have been using a 7/8" "line wrench" for years without issue. I bought it for doing front end alignments years ago and it will take a hammer without opening up. BTW, for those who say to cut the plug off, you can usually reuse the sensor if you are changing the cat because that is weak. I have found weak cats on many vehicles that have multiple cats and high miles. (over 200k)

@Adamsautoamerica 2 жыл бұрын

You can reconnect the wires and reuse the sensor

@ltlpaa2973 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe a flare nut wrench would work too, or try vise grips....

@TEXAS-SMITH 2 жыл бұрын

Thats probably my problem but i hope not...sigh

@nomates3204 Жыл бұрын

renewing the front exhaust on my zafira the only way I could unscrew the 02 sensor was to hold the sensor nut in an engineer's vice and turn the old exhaust pipe anticlockwise. Worked a treat.

@everydayirace Жыл бұрын

Whatever works.

@otowncolby Ай бұрын

I don’t know why, but this is one of my favorite videos on KZfaq

@1fly2fly24 2 жыл бұрын

I've always heated the base that the sensor screws into with no problem. learned years ago though to use MAP gas instead of propane as it burns much hotter.

@steveofire56765 2 жыл бұрын

You can get MAPP gas? Where?

@w3twir3d1 2 жыл бұрын

Mapp gas no longer exists.. The newer map pro is no better than propane... 100° difference

@kevinoneill41 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Propane actually has water 💦 in it LOL. Who would believe that? But it is true. That is why it is cooler. And is not as good when you use silver solder or brazing

@Deadbuck73 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone says propane isn’t as hot as map that you can’t get… at what temperature does metal stop getting hot at? I mean I’m pretty sure with a continuous source of flame it’s going to continue getting hotter… may take a minute longer… but it’s still gonna get hot… my son always says it’ll come out once it’s liquid!

@locknload9143 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Ontario and "CAN" purchase MAPP fuel everywhere. It burns at 3,730° Fahrenheit. (used to buy propylene fuel/was discontinued. Approx.100° less). PROPANE burns at 3,560° Fahrenheit. Not much of a difference. Alot of times you need to keep heating repeatedly and spraying also. The more heat the better it works. Soon as you see it break it's hold, you can turn it back and forth repeatedly (1/10th) of a thread and this will help break up all the crap on the threads. The key is having patience and using alot of heat, & nut buster, then using the technique of breaking the rust on the thread's. It's a crappy job when there welding in practically, sometimes may take 20 mins before you can break the hold. You need to be careful you don't wreck the thread's. I just did all four o2's on my F150. It was a pain in the ass, that's for sure, but once you get the pipe/ surrounding area HOT 🔥 enough, they come right out. Mine were original, 16 years they were practically welded into the pipe. 🇨🇦

@diablo5744 2 жыл бұрын

I altered a 12 point spanner to do the same thing as that kit, i just used an angle grinder to put a slot in the end of the spanner big enough to slide the wire through and cut the open end off and welded and flattened the end of a hollow heavy duty tube to the cut off end. Made a stubby one too just incase the sensor is in a tight spot. Like the hose clap idea, good thinkin sir !

@afghanboredrider Ай бұрын

Genius! You got me out of of a deep, dark hole and I thank you sir!

@everydayirace Ай бұрын

You're welcome 👍

@jameslowry3208 2 жыл бұрын

pro tip - a 420 code is for catalyst efficiency which is usually bc of bad cat, not a bad o2 sensor. Also, a hose clamp is NOT necessary to use on a specialized socket when using a quality socket not made by your local autozone....... those sockets are of cheap materials and spread faster than covid.

@victoryfirst2878 2 жыл бұрын

The oxygen sensor split hex socket I bought was really loose so I used my hydraulic press to squeeze the opening smaller for a tight fit and it worked just like that. Did not have to use a hose clamp. Worked for me fella.

@garymcmullin2292 2 жыл бұрын

not all O2 sensor sockets are made equal, the good ones are massive with high grade steel that will resist the spreading. But this is a great band aid approach for sockets that don't measure up, I have used the same technique on other fasteners, especially nylon flange nuts and such that are used to make liquid flow connections. In those situations the flange nuts stretch when the joint is tightened and will jump threads and never get tight enough to seal the joint. But the hose clamp around the nut will keep it in proper dimension and things work fine then. The old hose clamp sure can be a handy tool!

@angelisone 2 жыл бұрын

ATG's & I trained thousands by run the engine (until warm), ride half of car to curb (so you can get under, if you have no jack stands), cut cable, turn air can upside down & spray on the O2 nut then use basic correct sized wrench and a hammer. Heat expands Cold contracts Cut the O2 since it's defective (you can solder wires back & then use heat shrink tubing)

@kentbarger8628 3 ай бұрын

I'm a retired mechanic use a 6 Point Ranch closed end a 6-point is the best if you're able to get a 6-point on the oxygen sensor use a 6-point wrench the 6-point wrenches will not strip the oxygen sensor you can also use some PB Blaster and spray it on exhaust pipe where the oxygen sensor screws into the exhaust and let it set a little bit PB Blaster works really good on things that are rusted hope this information has helped people sometimes you cannot get a 6-point in tight places so sometimes you have to use a 12-point wrench or a 6. Swivel ratchet have a nice day

@shaunmoeller3288 2 жыл бұрын

Nice trick but I would've just cut the wires I'm not gonna reuse the O2 sensor if it's bad... I'll definitely have to remember this when someone I know is doing theirs

@Christian-cp9hb 2 жыл бұрын

It's best to heat up the exhaust pipe fitting before attempting to loosen the sensor.

@michaelgonzalez9313 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a million. You’re technique worked for me. I bought an 03 G35 from New Jersey and the O2 sensors were seized on with rust. I popped the sensor tool on with the clamps and that baby broke loose!! Thanks again

@everydayirace Жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you 👍

@scottsnell2888 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! just did couple of ox sensors this weekend. I has a ox sensor kit and it would just strip unless I used the clamp. I keep the clamp in the os sensor kit now

@cybco 2 жыл бұрын

Why doesn't this have a Million hits? This is freakin genius.

@everydayirace 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@ProleDaddy 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your dialectical analysis of the capitalist system. Solidarity, comrade. Let us seize the means and make the world better, one O2 sensor at a time.

@brianmac1 Жыл бұрын

I bought a good quality known brand 1/2 inch drive offset sensor socket and have never had any problem. I do give them a bit of penetrating oil first, but this is good to have up my sleeve for the day when I strike the tough one. Thanks.

@whatfreedom7 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never had to remove exhaust to get a O2 sensor out. Use better quality tool and it won’t slip as easy. They also make a air hammer sensor removing tool for the stubborn ones. In my experience if that doesn’t work which most the time it will a torch will loosen it up. This also shows why it’s important to use the anti seize when you install one. That’s why it’s included with the sensor when you buy a quality one.

@mdnite2941 2 жыл бұрын

7/8” line wrench works great! 👍

@jcaleca60 2 жыл бұрын

I heat up the car and get it warm because I don't have an oxygen and acetylene torch but the night before I work on the car I soaked it with liquid wrench then use the special socket made for it thank God they always come out the liquid wrench the night before I'm warming up the car and using the right tool always gets it out for me

@dennisburke8149 Жыл бұрын

This totally worked for me thanks. It was a frozen sensor in a difficult spot!

@gregoryfairchild2460 Жыл бұрын

Good tip. But just to clarify. A P0420 or P0430 is NOT a faulty Oxygen sensor. The reason is that the upstream & downstream sensors must READ/ SWITCH the SAME to set the codes. This tells the computer that the converter is NOT converting gases so the downstream sensor read as if a converter is not there. If one sensor is bad, you will never get a P0420 or P0430 bc the sensors won't read the same

@jram1852 Жыл бұрын

What about an exhaust leak, will that trigger the P0420 code?

@royphelps6377 2 жыл бұрын

Really good information. Yes, I've had sensor removal tools to spread as you demonstrated. I'll use this idea next time I'm removing an O2 sensor. Thanks! Using a breaker bar is almost always necessary.

@FixIt1975 2 жыл бұрын

And heat

@miketaylor6282 2 жыл бұрын

If your set on using the closed end of the wrench, use a molex tool to remove the pins out of the connector. 03:51

@unclemarksdiyauto 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip / trick! Thanks for sharing! Will try it out next time I do a o2 sensor.

@tyronnfields7945 Жыл бұрын

Learn something new even with 20 yrs of experience....Great job sir...

@andrewn8788 2 жыл бұрын

Those sensor crow's foot wrenches work pretty well when you use them with an impact like intended

@calebfarley9101 2 жыл бұрын

This is a good idea however the engineers also thought of this before you so most of your oxygen sensors are barely possible to get to and much less likely to have the room to get more that one finger to them let alone both hands and a hose clamp and screw driver. Usually you can force the wrench over the connector without breaking the connector but usually when it's getting removed it's getting replaced anyways so I cut the wires off and carry on with life. Most of the time heat is the best option in my opinion.

@kellismith4329 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, 6 pt wrench and the propane torch works every time

@maggaman1603 2 ай бұрын

Great tip, I bought a set of crow feet sockets for like brake lines and a power steering hose removal and it will work perfectly on the sensor.

@jimbo1326 Жыл бұрын

YO!! I tried this today and it actually worked. Thanks man. Good tip. I'd been trying since Thursday to get the downstram one off my 15 Ford Fusion. Tried this and it busted right out!!! Appreciate it man.

@everydayirace Жыл бұрын

👍

@gargoylebrother 2 жыл бұрын

Pro tip number two. heat the o2 sensor bung up. The threaded part welded into the exhaust pipe with a torch propane or map work fine. you can also use an electric inductive heater. This also works great on exhaust studs and nuts if you can't get them free without rounding them off or stripping the threads. I would also invest in an thread chaser to clean up the threads after you get the sensor out.

@MrThemold 2 жыл бұрын

Heat it till it's dull red. Moves right out.

@raiderman28 Жыл бұрын

Great tip my man. Going to try this next time i have to remove those pesky O2 sensors

@randywl8925 Жыл бұрын

I just replaced the O2 sensor in my 93 S10 tonight. That clamp trick could possibly have helped. I ended up hitting the fitting with a torch and deflecting the heat from the center of the 6in drywall knife... The heat ended up working because I've been trying for half an hour before that. One thing about those O2 sockets. They are built like most sockets are and they have a beveled edge on the inside creating less grip area. It's a literal chamfer on the inside of the socket end. Why do they do that? High-ground a little over a sixteenth of an inch off of my two O2 sockets and removed that stupid chamfer. Now the socket has 100% grip on the that 7/8 portion of the sensor. That plus some heat from my torch on the bung is what made mine come loose. Still, I really like that hose clamp idea. Thank you, I'll have to remember that in another 200,000 miles. 😁 Yes I'm going to pass your tip on to others. Thanks! 👍

@HeavyMetalTrunks 19 күн бұрын

Wow super simple and very effective! Crazy how we overlook the simplest solutions now days. Good job :)

@ronyoung6054 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a 34 year tech, I bought the American made snap on tool 25 year's ago. Never broke and made me thousands over the year's. They also make same tool with a handle. If the o2 is bad then cut the wire off and put a snap on impact socket on, problem solved. If you heat the bung to much or incorrectly the threads may come off the bung

@mt1885 2 жыл бұрын

Agree - nothing worse than the guy with the $9.99 bucket-o-tools who says he fixes everything.

@peteralessandroni3442 2 жыл бұрын

Tech for 17 years. My $9.99 performance tool o2 sensor socket I bought when I first started wrenching is still my go to and works just fine.

@AlanDike 2 жыл бұрын

@@peteralessandroni3442 PT tools is one of the very few exceptions to the cheap tool rule. I've never had one fail me. I've got a 30 dollar dedicated flex head wrench for my 02 sensors that has never failed me either.. its done em on my audi, my bmw motorcycle, my f150, and even my jeep. I dont think there is a single reason not to get a well built tool .. they dont deflect when putting tq on em.

@hellhound1389 2 жыл бұрын

I have multiples of every size and I never get rid of my old wrenches cuz I cut notches in the boxed end just for these kind of situations

@everydayirace 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea.

@Chris-jy3dm 2 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant simple idea I recently changed my 02 sensor bank one, cheers fella for this tip for next time 👍👍👍👍

@mibars Жыл бұрын

Oh, that's a neat idea, I got a set like this and I could never make it work on a stuck oxygen sensor, it always skipped. Anyway for me it was always a matter of cutting a wire and either not bothering at all or in a case I needed to reuse it I wrapped the remaining wires tightly around the 02 sensor, kept them in place with some tape and used a regular long socket to remove it. Then a crimper and heat shrink to conenct it back together.

@blakebrass125 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Learned something new today. I usually just cut the 02 sensor with a grinder and put a short 1/2" impact socket to remove. I've had trouble before with these 3/8" adapter because the pressure caused them to snap off. Anyways. Thanks a bunch. Different options is always good. 👌

@rayb2078 2 жыл бұрын

Good video..... never thought to do as you did with the hose clamp...

@falcorthewonderdog2758 Жыл бұрын

They actually make tools to remove and install 02 sensors. Special wrench / socket. If you don't have one and you KNOW the sensor is dead and you want to replace it just soak it using penetrating oil PB blaster wd 40 etc. Cut the harness and use a 7/8 box end wrench and a dead blow hammer. Works every time.

@jefftn5438 2 ай бұрын

If you're removing them, makes no sense to not go ahead and cut it, ot break the tab off and use whatever you want, I've been doing it for a long time and probably done a few hundred of them. Cut or break, break the little tab and it still snaps in place, so if you have an emergency and have to use it again it's not a big deal, I like to put a quick strip of electrical harness tape around pretty much every connection under the vehicle anyway just for practical reasons and the salt and moisture in my state in the winter seems to find it's way in everything. You are a good guy for sharing, and I think it's great that people do, and I still enjoy seeing the tips people come up with even after the 45 years of having my own shop, retired and not have a day off yet after almost 10 years. So ya never want to stop learning

@ricoyourmom8706 2 жыл бұрын

They sell a o2 sensor removal kit you warm up the ride and remove the.o2 sensor and usually po420 means a bad catalytic converter

@ktuluu7 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna try this! Thanks!!

@ionbusman2086 Жыл бұрын

Damn that’s pretty smart. I’d usually just get mad, cut the wires, and slip a normal socket over.

@ipleedafif8033 Жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight has a wrench that will fit our 3/8" ratchet for $8. Is a socket with a slip cut for the wire. We've been using it at our shop for over 10 years now. A little WD-40 goes a long way also.

@markwest7258 2 жыл бұрын

I have to agree that's genius. I have a 2001 Corolla with bad post cat O2 sensor. Its plug will allow me to put a 7/8 wrench on. Problem is my wrench is a 12 point and the sensor is frozen- it won't budge even if I hit the wrench with a 3 lb sledge. Even after heat and PB blaster. I'll definitely try your idea.

@ytfeverguy8367 2 жыл бұрын

did it work?

@markwest7258 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, I decided to use a 6 point box wrench. As the sensor was bad, I just cut the wires off. I also lots lots more heat than my first attempt. Map-pro works very well. I wish I'd bought more sooner.

@ytfeverguy8367 2 жыл бұрын

@@markwest7258 My attempt failed with clamp (stripped O2 nut) so I am trying a 22mm extractor socket this week.

@twogunsforme1 2 жыл бұрын

Just use a pipe wrench

@hjtuntilthen2282 2 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing wish I would have saw this a couple of months ago when I had this problem up under my truck with a torch like I'm at a backyard barbecue if I run across this problem definitely will try it thumbs up .... Until then ....

@bertharuiz1225 6 ай бұрын

Hope a lot of garage owners see this great technique.

@JAMESYBOY. 2 жыл бұрын

Cut a notch in the closed end of the wrench 🔧 just enough to fit the wires thru, Just like those sockets have a cut out notch You can do the same to the closed end of the wrench, use a cuter wheel to do it It works like a charm

@erikkopsala3564 2 жыл бұрын

Yes , like the old brake bleeding hack , notched out ring spanner trick

@paulwoodburn4474 2 жыл бұрын

Id be more bothered about the state of the exhaust rather than sensor 🤣

@geraldhunsinger3672 2 жыл бұрын

I have the socket set for the sensor replacement but it does spread out like you were saying and I would have to get the torch, that trick will really be helpful thanks for sharing

@gasgiant7122 2 жыл бұрын

The voice of truth & reason, very accurate description of auto designers👍👍👍

@chrispickett3092 Жыл бұрын

Wrenches made for tubing are what I would use to begin with, that would be the best route to avoid rounding the nut to begin with. Also a little heat before removing will help a lot.

@ssnerd583 Жыл бұрын

....you mean a pipe wrench?

@chrispickett3092 Жыл бұрын

No I mean a flare nut wrench. Pipe wrench is for threaded pipes.

@ssnerd583 Жыл бұрын

@@chrispickett3092 ...a flare nut wrench is useless on these.....a pipe wrench is NOT useless on these.....Pro TIP, here....yeah

@chrispickett3092 Жыл бұрын

Not when heated smart one.

@ottodepaz7187 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work, never had problems using just the special tool but is always good to learn from others.

@falcorthewonderdog2758 Жыл бұрын

P0420 catalyst low efficiency. First step in diagnosis isn't replacing parts. It's a thorough diag with a scan tool to evaluate the engine for vacuum leaks or misfireso both of which will cause low catalyst efficiency. An inspection of the engine performance and general condition along with an inspection of the intake and exhaust systems for leaking gasket missing components etc. Once the engine is verified ok no issues you move on to testing the 02 sensor and the catalytic converter. Skipping steps will lead to mis diagnosis and install of unneeded parts. P0420 usually indicates an exhaust system leak or a bad cat converter. Occasionally it's an 02 sensor but this is really rare. Retired GM Master tech 40 years in the service bay.

@agostinodibella9939 Жыл бұрын

I have the long socket with the slit on the side. I bet the hose clamp would work on that too. I should keep a hose clamp on my socket so the next time I need to use it, I won’t forget. Great idea! Thank you!

@randysmalley6023 2 жыл бұрын

A flare nut wrench works just as well

@Esuper1 2 жыл бұрын

What if you file the tab down and round it a bit so it will go through the closed end of the wrench?

@everydayirace 2 жыл бұрын

That's something might be worth a try.

@trumpwon8147 Жыл бұрын

Cool trick ! Before I invested in a decent dedicated O2 Sensor socket set I cut a slot in the clos d end of the wrench for just enough room for the wire to slide through. Still even the correct O2 sensor sockets I could see this trick coming in handy if you say strip The socket surface

@antbonyziemiak208 Жыл бұрын

Use your most expendable box end wrench (a lot of mechanics have multiple wrenches) cut a slit in it wide enough for the wires to pass thru single file, put the slotted wrench on the O2 nut, then put the biggest vice-grip on the wrench and clamp down around the slotted box end wrench to keep it from spreading. Also as soon as you know you want to remove the sensor, wrap some heavy cotton material (the seams in men's underwear are ideal), around the sensor where the threads start and start soaking, soaking, and soaking it with whatever 'rustbuster' you use. The longer the soaking the better. Over night or longer. Keep your 'wick' good and soaked . Capillary action will draw the liquid down into the threads. Patience.

@SteverRob 2 жыл бұрын

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@brownh2orat211 2 жыл бұрын

Very easy fix, don't buy junk chinese tools, both my old OTC and Snapon O2 tools have never had a flex problem.

@jamesha175 Жыл бұрын

i used a special oxy-sensor socket with a slot in it to accommodate the wire. it worked just fine and your local automotive store should have one for under $10. the hose clamp is a good trick - you would have been a star in the Bronze Age.

@socialghost4400 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing screams “well maintained vehicle” like a bugger welded exhaust 👍😃 Joking aside; neat trick with the hose clamp, thanks for sharing 👍

@ericmarks6322 2 жыл бұрын

Once you get the old sensor out, some high temperature anti seize on the threads will be your best friend for any future sensor removal. Just don't get any on the part of the sensor that goes into the exhaust stream.

@jonnyru1177 Жыл бұрын

I just changed mine. Got a tiny bit of antisieze on the end but wiped it off. Did I compromise the new sensor?

@ericmarks6322 Жыл бұрын

@@jonnyru1177 as long as you wiped it off good before installing it you should be alright.

@iansmith5019 2 жыл бұрын

Most times you can clean and still use the same sensor.

@everydayirace 2 жыл бұрын

Sensor in the video is still being used.

@dougsweldingfabrication953 2 ай бұрын

Frickin awesome ! I co9uld have used this tip last week. Simple but not the first thing that came to mind when my wrench opened up. Thank you

@geraldholland63 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your vedieo I had a stuck O2 sensor I been dealing with for months I thought I was going to have to put it in the shop I used a the hose clamp and a breaker bar on it this morning and it popped loose thanks again

@everydayirace Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it worked for you.

@wtmayhew 2 жыл бұрын

Every time we get smart, the engineers get even. I was all set with my O2 socket to fix a bad sensor on my Tacoma when I noticed the top of the sensor is about 1/2 inch from the frame; no way to get a socket on that! A box wrench is the only way to get at the sensor. Lucky for me, the sensor came loose with a regular wrench. I was prepared to go looking for a 7/8ths flare nut wrench. … or find a guy with a torch.

@jamesbeaman6337 2 жыл бұрын

You could also cut off the top part of the sensor to get some more clearance for at least a box end wrench.

@whitetiger8652 2 жыл бұрын

I like it! Thanks!

@kaeosfactory 2 жыл бұрын

I’m here for his jokes and scenarios. Lol. I was cracking the fuk up!

@davidhall6475 7 ай бұрын

A small pipe wrench works great too. You'll also need a breaker bar to fit over the end of the small wrench to get good leverage. It works every time.