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Old Aug 21, 2015 | 08:12 PM
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Well the O2 plug came out and the threads are messed up and flatten. I haven't checked to see if the threads on the pipe are messed up also. Are they strong enough to not strip like the O2?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2015 | 08:16 PM
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The sensor is going to have the weaker threads. You should be ok, if not get a tap and die from harbor freight to fix. Though I doubt you'll need it.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 08:45 AM
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http://www.irwin.com/tools/taps-dies...-plug-taps-hcs

18 mm - 1.50

I had to tap out the threads on a used set of V&H pipes I bought. Easy to do, Just take your time.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 11:40 AM
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If it is the sensor that's buggered up and it's one of the larger 2 wire sensors, I have 2 extras I aquired with some other parts and can't use. Your welcome to have them if you need them.
Shoot me a message if you need them.
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 01:17 PM
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Using tools from Harbor Freight is just asking for problems.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 02:27 PM
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Using tools from Harbor Freight is just asking for problems.
this is what i was thinking wheni was reading the above post. most Harbor Freight stuff is junk. ok place for sandpaper and maybe throwaway stuff.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 08:05 PM
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I suggested harbor freight because it sounded like a one time use for this application. If you regularly do this obviously don't buy harbor freight.
 
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