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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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I'm looking at re-installing my 02 sensors but am having trouble removing the 02 sensor plugs that were put in there initially...anyone have any advice for getting them out?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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Try heating the pipe, not the plug with a propane torch.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 11:08 PM
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That sounds like I may need to take it to the Indy....don't have a torch!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 11:17 PM
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What Vang said, or get a bigger hammer, lol... Heat should do the trick to melt whatever they bonded the plug with. You can pick up a portable propane torch at ace for under 30 bucks, cheap and you got one for future use.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 11:19 PM
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I tried to pull plugs out of V&H Pro-pipe, The bungs broke instead of the plugs coming out.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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Use NeverSeize on the old/new sensor threads before reinstalling and next time will be easier.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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Try some penetrating oil first before using a torch.
Soak em' good for a day or so.
They should loosen.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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Thanjs lion
 
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