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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 05:17 PM
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Hi guys, what is the best stuff to spray on a Lambda sensor, before trying to loosen it/snap it off? ;-)
ps - any other tricks to help I should know?
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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Get a proper lambda socket and warm the car up a bit, plenty wd40 day before if you can, im struggling with one at the moment pest of a thing!
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by **jay**
Get a proper lambda socket
^^^^^ This
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 10:21 PM
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Ring spanner and a rubber mallet
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 11:13 PM
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wd40 wont do s..t,the clue is in the WD . get yourself some plusgas from eurocarparts etc spray it and give it a good soak well before and get yourself 22mm ring spanner and socket .

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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 11:40 PM
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wd40 wont do it. be careful not to strip the thread by forcing it too much.
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 11:45 PM
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if you use a 02 socket you will need a jubilee clip to stop the forked part opening up,
as mentioned undo the plug/loom and use a ring spanner, it wont slip.
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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If you can get hold of some kerosene and some auto transmission fluid mix them in equal quantities and apply this to the threads works loads better than plusgas in my experience and cost next to nothing.
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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I used wd40 on mine didnt work. So used some 3 in 1 penetrator and a ring spanner and out it came
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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Definitely use a 22mm ring spanner!
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