Have code P2096 after changing sparkplugs

Tiny
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I removed the plenum in steps so as not to warp it. Removed gasket and replaced with new one. Removed coils and blew tubes out with compressed air. Sprayed a little Deep Creap penetrant in by plugs and let sit 1/2 hour removed plugs by 1/2 turn out !/2 turn in to break away any carbon deposits. Put anti seize on all plug threads and installed the gaped plugs and torqued to specs. Cleaned intake surface with rag and solvent. Sprayed intake surface with WD40 so plenum would slide easily. Put medium thread lock on bolts and torqued down in three steps working from the middle out to 105 inch pounds. After a week driving The code showed up. The freeze frame is Calculated load value 44.31%, engine temp 203.00F, short term fuel trim bank 1 -6.25%, long term fuel trim -7.81%, Intake Manifold absolute pressure 18.60inHg, engine RPM 1903rpm, Vehicle Speed Sensor 53.44mph, Ignition timing #1 cylinder 48.5 degrees, Intake air temperature 66.20 degrees and absolute throttle position 21.57% I have retightened the plenum and got half to three quarter turn on some bolts to get to 105 inch pounds I would love to donate but I am out of work right now
Friday, August 3rd, 2012 AT 7:36 PM

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Tiny
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Two possible causes EGR valve or tube maybe leaking and the solvent and WD40 on intake may have contaminated O2 sensor
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Friday, August 3rd, 2012 AT 7:51 PM
Tiny
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I saw the WD40 used on Hot Rod or Muscle Car tv when they put an intake on a Corvette. I would figure if the EGR wasn't touched and there are no other codes. I was waiting to see how long it takes to turn on the light again after I re torqued. I reset the light. The engine runs super smooth at idle and on the hi way. Two months ago I replaced both oxygen sensors with Denso brand
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Friday, August 3rd, 2012 AT 8:29 PM
Tiny
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Maybe a fluke exhaust leaks, leak at O2 and contamination most common causes
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Friday, August 3rd, 2012 AT 8:52 PM
Tiny
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Thanks if the light comes on again I will check the fuel trim and if it is better I will replace the gasket. If there is no change I'll replace the upstream o2 sensor
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Friday, August 3rd, 2012 AT 9:10 PM
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Sounds like a plan hope no light and all is good
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Friday, August 3rd, 2012 AT 9:11 PM
Tiny
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Drove it for a few days after re torquing the plenum and no light. I then replaced the upstream O2 sensor under warranty. I have driven it for over 300 miles and no light and no pending codes. Thanks for the help
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Saturday, August 11th, 2012 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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Good news
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 AT 3:01 PM
Tiny
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Upstream O2 sensor had to be replaced again 6/1/13 still working fine now 1/4/14
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Saturday, January 4th, 2014 AT 12:10 PM
Tiny
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Just went out again at a year. Why does it take a year?
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 AT 10:42 AM
Tiny
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Using OEM O2 or aftermarket? Applying antisieze to O2 threads?Use silicone on plenum?
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 AT 2:19 PM
Tiny
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This car had a new cat put on two weeks ago by a garage in the area and they replaced the down stream o2 sensor because they said the cat broke apart and put a dent in the o2 down stream sensor. The sensors I replaced were Denso and it comes with a package of Antisieze. I made sure not to touch the end of the o2 sensor and the plenum just the gasket no silicone was used The only fuel I use is Top Tier Road ranger gas. As long as I'm here the wife has same car one year newer same things done to it. Never had the problem with 2096 but after I put a new cat on (Walker brand pipe and cat assembly) two weeks ago because of P0420 The car has about 400 miles on the new cat and the code P0420 came on last night.
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Thursday, June 5th, 2014 AT 5:45 AM

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