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Changed the distributor cap and rotor... Can't do the o2 sensors... Need to buy a 22mm wrench.
I know AutoZone sells a "O2 sensor wrench". Its basically a large pipe/line wrench (you know that is 300* of wrench with a slit for the wire to go through). I think they also sell a socket just like it.
 

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Changed the distributor cap and rotor... Can't do the o2 sensors... Need to buy a 22mm wrench.
I know AutoZone sells a "O2 sensor wrench". Its basically a large pipe/line wrench (you know that is 300* of wrench with a slit for the wire to go through). I think they also sell a socket just like it.


We don't have Autozone here...

And 22mm is more than enough to clear the connector :lol:
A regular 22mm wrench is going to be cheaper and actually useable on other parts of the truck :thumbs:
 

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Changed the distributor cap and rotor... Can't do the o2 sensors... Need to buy a 22mm wrench.
I know AutoZone sells a "O2 sensor wrench". Its basically a large pipe/line wrench (you know that is 300* of wrench with a slit for the wire to go through). I think they also sell a socket just like it.


We don't have Autozone here...

And 22mm is more than enough to clear the connector :lol:
A regular 22mm wrench is going to be cheaper and actually useable on other parts of the truck :thumbs:
Yeah, I think I used a 22mm when I replaced one of mine. I had to use the open-end because the plug (4 pins in a row, not the square one) wouldn't fit through the box-end.
 

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Changed the distributor cap and rotor... Can't do the o2 sensors... Need to buy a 22mm wrench.
I know AutoZone sells a "O2 sensor wrench". Its basically a large pipe/line wrench (you know that is 300* of wrench with a slit for the wire to go through). I think they also sell a socket just like it.


We don't have Autozone here...

And 22mm is more than enough to clear the connector :lol:
A regular 22mm wrench is going to be cheaper and actually useable on other parts of the truck :thumbs:
Yeah, I think I used a 22mm when I replaced one of mine. I had to use the open-end because the plug (4 pins in a row, not the square one) wouldn't fit through the box-end.


Hammer. :tmc:

I'm changing 3 of them...

Two new ones going in before the cat, and one of the pre-cat ones is going after the cat :lol:

There was a noticable performance difference with my new cap + rotor :facepalm:
 

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I'm changing 3 of them...

Two new ones going in before the cat, and one of the pre-cat ones is going after the cat :lol:

There was a noticable performance difference with my new cap + rotor :facepalm:
Wait, don't the S-series have 3 total (1 on each side after the header, and 1 post-cat)?


Gotta go figure out how to remove the ECM. Looks like I need to remove 3 screws to get the bracket out that holds it. This is really stupid since the Silverado was just move a big metal strap/clip and slide it out :dunno:.
 

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I'm changing 3 of them...

Two new ones going in before the cat, and one of the pre-cat ones is going after the cat :lol:

There was a noticable performance difference with my new cap + rotor :facepalm:
Wait, don't the S-series have 3 total (1 on each side after the header, and 1 post-cat)?


Gotta go figure out how to remove the ECM. Looks like I need to remove 3 screws to get the bracket out that holds it. This is really stupid since the Silverado was just move a big metal strap/clip and slide it out :dunno:.


Yep... The only important ones are pre-cat, so those are getting the new ones...

The post cat sensor trips the check engine light until I make an appointment to take it into the shop :lol:

The o2 sensors on the S-series can actually be bad enough to cause issues without tripping the check engine light :(

As for the ECM... I'm not sure how that sucker comes out :lol: Shouldn't be too bad, just be very careful :thumbs:
 

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Truck Needs a bath...better do that today before it gets cold again...
 
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