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SpankMe
5th December 2019, 17:04
There no way I'm getting a spanner in there. So how can I get it undone so I can remove the O2 sensor.
pete376403
5th December 2019, 17:11
Something like this? These are for brake pipes, it may be possible to get tube sockets with a cutaway to perform the same function
SpankMe
5th December 2019, 17:13
Something like this?
Do they have a type name I can search for?
pete376403
5th December 2019, 17:20
Flare nut wrench
pete376403
5th December 2019, 17:22
or maybe one of these would be better https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Oxygen-Sensor-Socket-Cutout/dp/B0748LD8L7/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=O2+Sensor+Wrench&qid=1575523291&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFGTFpWTlQ1OUNYUTgmZ W5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1MjA0MDIyS1AzVFhRUE1ZQlBWJmVuY3J 5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNzc3NzYzRUFIOTlIUEkzS1FJJndpZGdld E5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm9 0TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
SpankMe
5th December 2019, 17:41
Excellent thanks. Off to repco.
https://www.repco.co.nz/en/tools-equipment/hand-tools/sockets/repco-oxygen-sensor-socket-22mm-rtt4491/p/A1218942
FROSTY
5th December 2019, 18:57
Is the O2 sensor goneburger anyway? or are you refitting it?
Honest Andy
5th December 2019, 19:14
Ha! I never knew those tools existed. I don't need one but they look so cool I'm going to buy one anyway ;)
jellywrestler
5th December 2019, 19:29
take the exhaust clamp off then access should be a peice of piss
SpankMe
5th December 2019, 20:10
Is the O2 sensor goneburger anyway? or are you refitting it?
I think it's buggered. It was off for a couple of years after O2 blanks got fitted, then it was refitted when a booster plug got installed and the engine started running rough when at constant speed. I unplugged the booster plug but it didn't help so I've ordered new O2 blanks.
sidecar bob
5th December 2019, 20:29
What about a tool made specifically for the job? That might work.
https://www.repco.co.nz/en/tools-equipment/hand-tools/sockets/repco-oxygen-sensor-vacuum-switch-socket-rst182/p/A1226542
SpankMe
6th December 2019, 17:28
Well the 22mm O2 sockets they had are too big. I tried a few flare nut wrenches, but they're too fat to fit between the fins. The only other option is a O2 socket set, but I'm not forking out for that for a one off job. Looks like the best option is to take it to the bike shop to have it done.
SpankMe
6th December 2019, 17:45
Just watched a vid of the finned collar being removed and it looks easy enough. Will give that a go when the O2 blanks arrive.
SpankMe
7th December 2019, 10:59
So now I need to unclip these electrical connectors that have tabs on three sides that need to be pushed in to remove. Any ideas as I don't have four hands?
SpankMe
7th December 2019, 11:30
Nevermind, I got it.
FROSTY
8th December 2019, 21:25
my thought was --if they are goneburger anyway-chop the wire and use a deep socket to undo the things.--ONLY if you never intend to use em again
jellywrestler
9th December 2019, 04:36
Nevermind, I got it.
got what, the sensor or the connector?
SpankMe
9th December 2019, 05:36
got what, the sensor or the connector?
The connector. All done. Bike is now running much better. Cleaned and oilled the air filters so bike is breathing better as well.
FJRider
9th December 2019, 06:41
my thought was --if they are goneburger anyway-chop the wire and use a deep socket to undo the things.--ONLY if you never intend to use em again
He still would need a tool to put the new one on ...
FROSTY
11th December 2019, 15:31
He still would need a tool to put the new one on ...
I thought he was using blanking plugs
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