new header, should i replacece o2 sensor?

[thegel]

I bought a new header, down pipe and cat. It goes onto my cat-back kit i have on my cb7 already. My question is should i replace the o2 sensor? also, is it really necessary to buy the socket to take it out? lol seems like a scam to me honestly

anyways let me know!

thanks

-Tom

[starchland]

if you can get the o2 sensor off without the tool by all means the tools just makes it easier sometimes cause they can be hard to get off. If your o2 sensor is working fine and your mileage is good i wouldnt replace it...its something that you can replace later on if it goes out on you.

[thegel]

alright sweet thanks for the reply! yeah i was just taking that as an option since i'm going to get my hands in that area ya know.. but thanks again!

[AbsurdNY]

I bought a new header, down pipe and cat. It goes onto my cat-back kit i have on my cb7 already. My question is should i replace the o2 sensor? also, is it really necessary to buy the socket to take it out? lol seems like a scam to me honestly

anyways let me know!

thanks

-Tom

like 90% of the time the O2 sensor is really hard to get off. It is worth getting the tool. When I did my header I did not have the tool and I ended up having to use a torch and a really long ratchet. If you doit that way without the tool, make sure you don't damage the sensor. I know people that snapped them and then had to drill them out.

[thegel]

oh snap i think i'm either going to get the socket or a new sensor then they sell them both at like advanced auto right?

[Losiracer2]

if its the original one, it'd be a good idea to get a new NGK one. Whatever you do though, don't get Bosch, they're pieces of crap and will throw another CEL again.

[WilliamW]

if its the original one, it'd be a good idea to get a new NGK one. Whatever you do though, don't get Bosch, they're pieces of crap and will throw another CEL again.

Really? Huh, are all Bosch O2 crap? Just curious.

If you want the satisfaction of keeping records of what is good and what is not, then replace it and put it out of your mind.

[C91BLX7]

If your not having problems, no.

[ChIoVnIdCa]

Get the tool and heat it up. Depend on what style tool you get I put a hose clamp around it also.

[wed3k]

my bosch hasnt given me any problems for 4 years straight. no cel''s at least.

[thegel]

sweet thanks for the replays guys! turns out advanced auto rents the sockets out so i don't need to buy one. get all my money back for it on return too!

yeah I'm thinking I'll just keep my old one for a bit longer. and when the man at the store was showing me the list i did see the Bosch one lol way cheaper kind of points out problems in my opinion. thanks tho!