Can I reach driver's front O2 sensor without unbolting pipe?

[GToddyT5]

Is it possible for me to change out the driver's side front O2 sensor without unbolting the pipe? I don't have enough tools to unbolt the pipe.

 

[Price1]

On my 01 Cobra, I recall that I was able to reach the connector, even if it was tight. It's kind of over the tranny or bellhousing, I think. The sensor itself is no problem, unless it is rusted solid.

 

[Curtis:WCW34]

Yep, you can. I put on my BBK O/R H about a month ago, and was able to take both sensors (front O2's) out without unbolting the H-pipe. Just get an open ended wrench (forgot what size, sorry) on there and be sure to take your time. Also, some good penetrating lube helps a bunch. Good luck

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

You should get at it easily. I would use an end wrench. Don't round the corners on the nut, because those are a beotch to get out after that.

 

[02afsilver]

yeah ill add my 2 cents too...lol ive swaped my mac prochamber and my bussani x a few times...you can def remove the sensor with out unbolting anything...just a warning wait a few for it to cool down...cause you will have to touch the tranny and exhuast a bit cause of the location...i did it hot lol i have no patience.

 

[NotA5oh]

Does the BBK off road H pipe still allow for use of the O2's or do you have to mod for them?

Yep, you can. I put on my BBK O/R H about a month ago, and was able to take both sensors (front O2's) out without unbolting the H-pipe. Just get an open ended wrench (forgot what size, sorry) on there and be sure to take your time. Also, some good penetrating lube helps a bunch. Good luck