Oxyen sensor gasket.

[dj_ender]

The connector I got is female. Like the link below.
http://info.rockauto.com/getimage/ge...06-0&width=450

The heat shield, I got the 3 bolts off but it stuck on the silver metal to the right next to the alternator. Should I just bend that metal plate to remove the heat shield? It looks like the manual show the O2 removal socket and not taking the shield off.
Thanks.

Like I said.... If you use the socket, heat shield stays on. Use the wrench, heat shield comes off. Yes you can sort of bend the shield to get it out.

[Bad_dude]

Thanks again every one. I am going to update once the job is done. I want to paint the heat shield black. I got some of that barbeque spray paint that can withstand up to 1200 F. How should I paint it? I mean how many coat? Should I do one coat, then wait half an hour, do another coat. Then wait 48 hours, then do a 3rd and final coat?
Thanks.

[dj_ender]

Thanks again every one. I am going to update once the job is done. I want to paint the heat shield black. I got some of that barbeque spray paint that can withstand up to 1200 F. How should I paint it? I mean how many coat? Should I do one coat, then wait half an hour, do another coat. Then wait 48 hours, then do a 3rd and final coat?
Thanks.

I would do many thin coats to prevents runs, then bake it in the oven on 225 for about 15 minutes. If your wife says hell fucking no, I THINK you can cure it on the car.

[Bad_dude]

I would do many thin coats to prevents runs, then bake it in the oven on 225 for about 15 minutes. If your wife says hell fucking no, I THINK you can cure it on the car.

We live in a studio apt. so no big oven that can fit it. Just a small toast oven. How many thin coats would you recommend? I want it to last as long as possible. Is this paint ok or should I buy the paint for exhaust up to 1400 F?
This can I got for $3.94.
Thanks.

[C91BLX7]

Use BBQ paint, paint it, let it dry for a day, slap it on.

[dj_ender]

We live in a studio apt. so no big oven that can fit it. Just a small toast oven. How many thin coats would you recommend? I want it to last as long as possible. Is this paint ok or should I buy the paint for exhaust up to 1400 F?
This can I got for $3.94.
Thanks.

When I blackhoused my lights I did like 6 light coats. If it were me, I'd use the exhaust paint, but that's me. I can't say for certain how hot our headers get.

[Bad_dude]

Use BBQ paint, paint it, let it dry for a day, slap it on.

How many coats?
Thanks.

[Bad_dude]

I took a peek at the top area of my header and it looked brown like it's rusted. Is that the color it's suppose to be? Or is that rust over time? What color should an OEM header be? If it's rust, should I be looking for a new one as this one might crack soon?

Thanks.

[93redcb7]

That's a bad idea. You need to tighten it to crush the washer so it seals. Tighten it to crush the seal and that's it.

you know... i never even thought of this creating a exhaust leak.. wow i think i am kinda dumb.. tomorrow i think ill be looking at mine -_-