Does anybody have a suggestion on removing a seized lambda sensor

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Tom, May 31, 2007.

  1. Tom

    Tom Guest

    Does anybody have a suggestion ontechniques for removing a seized
    lambda sensor from a 2000 Sonata?
     
    Tom, May 31, 2007
    #1
  2. Can u tell us what a 'lambda sensor' is and does ? Thanks.
     
    Dave in Lake Villa, May 31, 2007
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    Martin Emch Guest

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    D&SW Guest

    Yes, if you can get it, try; "Marvel Super Lubricant" spray. From the old
    Marvel Mystery Oil company. It is the best penetrating oil I have seen. I
    have used it on frozen valves where regular penetrating oil (WD40 and
    similar) repeatedly failed. Soak the threads in the foam and let stand
    over night.
     
    D&SW, Jun 1, 2007
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  5. Tom

    Partner Guest

    WD40 is not a penetrating oil. Not even close. not even a good lubricate.
     
    Partner, Jun 2, 2007
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  6. If its a penetrating fluid youre looking for, you need Kroil aerosol ;
    nothing works as good as this stuff.
     
    Dave in Lake Villa, Jun 2, 2007
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    Steve R. Guest

    Or a torch to heat the manifold up....old trick we ised to use on the
    ranch...

    Steve, AZ
     
    Steve R., Jun 2, 2007
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    hyundaitech Guest

    Often, the largest difficulty with oxygen sensors is that the wire
    prohibits installing a full socket on them. My recommendation would be
    to
    cut the wire off the sensor and attempt removal with a deep 22mm socket.
    If the sensor remains difficult to turn after breaking free, use plenty
    of
    penetrating oil and turn back and forth in small increments while
    gradually
    removing the sensor.
     
    hyundaitech, Jun 3, 2007
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