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Old 10/5/12, 02:54 PM
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2 Issues: Oil leak and how to remove o2 sensors

1st, the easy one (lol): what tool do you use to extract the front o2 sensors? I couldn't figure out a straight wrench combination that got the job done, the placement of the sensors makes it difficult to get enough torque to break them free without rounding edges, etc.


2nd:
The back of my moroso oilpan stays wet, not a ton of oil, but enough to be a nusiance. It looks like 1 of 2 possibilities, its seeping from nearby threaded sections (I did use sealing tape) for the drain and temp sensors and working its way back up the pan, or, its a problem up at the top seeping down (seems more likely....possibly rear main seal?)





If its the rear main seal, I assume my only option is to pull the transmission? IF so, what am I looking at in hours roughly (I've pulled the motor in 4, but never dealt with the transmission side of this car). Also, what is my best bet in getting that thing out? standard jack will do or do I need a lift and specialized tools?
Old 10/9/12, 09:18 PM
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**** dude you just can't catch a break
Old 10/10/12, 12:34 AM
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At least I can install that ford racing timing ring I guess
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autozone has the free loaner wrench to remove the 02 sensors. Why do you want to remove them??
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It's a socket made for o2 sensors has a slit in it for the wire
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Originally Posted by Glenn
autozone has the free loaner wrench to remove the 02 sensors. Why do you want to remove them??
I was using the ones that originally were installed in the car, had 35k on them and were on there when the original motor let go.

Some readings were off and it was decided that it was best to install fresh sensors to ensure clean datalogs.

I was able to get them cleared with a crows foot socket, but it still wasn't any fun, Ford had them seized in there fairly well. I put the new ones in at half the torque.
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Only 5.5ty ft lbs this time? Good call on installing the pulse ring. Changing my diff fluid this weekend, fun times
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