O2 change - help

[4DSZR1]

Originally Posted by bradslt5

nah shes glad to get me out of the house that way she and the nurse thats looking after her can do the girl talk thing . I am having trouble getting the car into the garage though due to snow . she ia due in june but has to remain in bed alot due to the doctor being afraid of her loosing the baby . i will try tomarrow to get little red deb in the garage after the county guy comes to plow my road . i cant believe all the snow we are having here . need a 4 wheel drive zr1

Snow in San Jose, CA ? Holy crap that's a rare occurence

Originally Posted by rogerzr1

OK. Now I see how that could do it. Where can I find a wrench like that or something simular?

You can get it from snap on online, or find out when the local snap on guy hits your local shop. And yes, having the snap on guy stop is like a crack dealer swinging by. You can easily drop 500 bucks.

[bradslt5]

Originally Posted by 4DSZR1

Snow in San Jose, CA ? Holy crap that's a rare occurence

opps guess i should update . i am currently dividng my living between lone pine and mammoth lakes ca.where deb and i are building a new home. you wouldnt believe the snow in mammoth

[4DSZR1]

Wow, Nice up there!

[bradslt5]

yeah it is but this white stuff is not good zr1 weather . my wife says i get a little goofy if i cant drive my baby so iam driving to lone pine so we can go for a cruize

[rogerzr1]

Ok. Car is back on stands. I just want to make sure that you guys are talking about removing the large piece of steel that looks to be holding the car together to get to the connector?????

Also, the Bosch O2 sensor doesn't seem to have a long enough wire connection to get to the factory one, not that I have actually seen the factory one on that side. I have seen enough of the wire to know that the replacement one I have won't be long enough.

I know this this topic is getting old for you guys, but I am trying to get it right.

[bradslt5]

ryan , do you have headers ? if its not long enough you could make yourself a extender by using the 2 connectors off the old o2 sensors . if someone can show you hou to pop the pins out of them you could even ,make one without splices. auto parts guys should be able to show you how to do that. Sorry i didnt get to the red car yesterday we had a dr appointment yesterday and found out some interesting info WE ARE HAVING TWINS. the little minx has known for a while . the look on her face when telling me awsome and from what she said the look on my face priceless oh well guess i better get busy .or did I allready

[A26B]

Roger,
It's a U shaped, formed metal brace, bolted on each end (frame & crossmember) and has one nut right in the center which is to the motor mount. Not to worry about removing it. Engine will not drop as there are steel pads that the motor mounts sit on.

Usually, the Bosch O2's have a longer lead than the OEM parts. If it doesn't reach and before you splice, you might want to see if you can remove a bit more of the harness O2 lead to make it reach.

Before reconnecting, coat the weather seal with a bit of silicone grease to keep it healthy and watertite.

[bradslt5]

very good advise roger . he really knows these cars

[rogerzr1]

Originally Posted by bradslt5

ryan , do you have headers ? if its not long enough you could make yourself a extender by using the 2 connectors off the old o2 sensors . if someone can show you hou to pop the pins out of them you could even ,make one without splices. auto parts guys should be able to show you how to do that. Sorry i didnt get to the red car yesterday we had a dr appointment yesterday and found out some interesting info WE ARE HAVING TWINS. the little minx has known for a while . the look on her face when telling me awsome and from what she said the look on my face priceless oh well guess i better get busy .or did I allready

WOW, twins!!!!! Probably 2 red headed girls waiting to turn your world upside-down.

I will get under the car and work some more on trying to get that right o2 sensor out. I am also trying to clean in the wheel wells---what a nightmare!!!