2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER
106,000 MILES
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took out o2 sensor and i tried putting the new oxygen sensor but it wont go back in i think its the threads how do i fix it or what do i do?
Dec 9, 2012 at 7:24 AM
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FIXITMR
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+check threads are same on both sensors and then if so try re tapping hole. you can make a cleanout tap by using a bolt of same thread with agressive angled saw cuts/slots lengthwise.
Dec 9, 2012 at 7:48 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just add to this one they also sell a o2 sensor rethreading tool.
Dec 9, 2012 at 7:54 AM
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