[EddNog]

I am trying to remove the O2 sensor so that I can free up the heat shield in order to install my turbo blanket, but I am applying well over 35ft-lb of torque counter-clockwise and the dang O2 sensor won’t budge. Am I doing something wrong? Is it not counter-clockwise to loosen the O2 sensor? The car has only about 1,080 miles on it, so highly unlikely it’s rusted in place or something.

-Ed

 

[BlazedSi]

Mine came out pretty easily with the o2 sensor socket and a standard socket wrench.

 

[EddNog]

Mine came out pretty easily with the o2 sensor socket and a standard socket wrench.

Using the same tools and just not getting it to budge. Guess I need to hit the gym ¯\(ツ)/¯

 

[Joflewbyu2]

Counterclockwise from looking at the front and not from behind - right? Spray a dab of liquid wrench and try again when engine is cold.

 

[EddNog]

Counterclockwise from looking at the front and not from behind - right? Spray a dab of liquid wrench and try again when engine is cold.

Correct, from in front of the car. I am picking up a longer-handled ratchet later today, as well as a rigid extension instead of the wobble type I am trying to use now. Hoping the better leverage and more stable connection will do it.

-Ed

 

[EddNog]

Okay everybody, got it done. Used a longer handle ratchet, a rigid extension, and did it while the car was still hot. Was super easy. Now to get the blanket on once it cools down.

-Ed

 

[discountmomoa]

Where did you find your turbo blanket? And how does it fit/look (if you got it installed already)?

 

[EddNog]

Where did you find your turbo blanket? And how does it fit/look (if you got it installed already)?

Fits great, got it installed this morning and definitely feeling turbo spool up a little earlier. More pull around 1,500rpm than before. It’s from PTP Turbo Blankets.

 

[discountmomoa]

Oh nice!! I'll definitely be looking into that!