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Jasoncmor Apr 22, 2012 10:47 AM

Removing Lambda Issue's
 
Hi all.

Im having real problems removing my lambda sensor, I cannot remove it at all.
I have tried spraying WD40 around it and letting it soak for a bit (mistake as the engine bay was smoking for a bit after I drove it hours later), I also have tried warming my car up by starting it up and letting it sit for about 10 mins and still cann't get it undone. I am using a lambda plug socket which is sort of a deep socket with an open side for the cable to come out. It just bends and then slips on it.

What else can I do?

Jason

Jasoncmor Apr 22, 2012 11:08 PM

No body removed a lambda? lol

phil_focus Apr 22, 2012 11:15 PM

proper lamnda sockets shouldn't bend.

it might well be seized in though and need an oxy acetalene torch to budge it.

Jasoncmor Apr 22, 2012 11:18 PM

The socket is made by draper and was only a £fiver.
The sensors been in there for 15 years & almost 100k miles so yeah probably seized, I have a small kitchen blowtorch, is that powerful enough?

phil_focus Apr 22, 2012 11:24 PM

nope only thing that is good for is slow burning rubber bushes, been there done that!

needs to be able to get it glowing red hot! take it to a garage mate.

Jasoncmor Apr 22, 2012 11:26 PM

Ok Cheers mate.


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