How to dislodge seized oxygen sensor?

How to dislodge seized oxygen sensor?

opel astra.oxegin sensor pre /cat seazed in place socket on breaker bar plenty of wd/40 stil will not 0pen engen is cold

Our answer:

Hi Gerry,

That's a very common problem mechanics face and it may well be that no matter what you do, it ends up breaking. Our advice would be to bring it to a good mechanic and they should have the equipment to heat up the component and its surrounding area to very high temperatures. This often assists with loosening.

Best of luck

Shane O'Donoghue

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