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eneuen1199 · 12-11-2009, 09:54 PM

I just installed AR LT headers and a catted x-pipe... front 02 sensors came out of the stock exhaust fine.. Rear ones a different story... half a turn out they both froze up in the stock pipe..had to heat the pipe to remove them and the threads got destroyed..! anyone else have this issue...? had to order new ones from GM...

JuicedSS · 12-12-2009, 03:13 PM

I had the same problem with one of my rear sensors. None of auto parts stores had part numbers on 2010 Camaro yet, but luckily my dealer had one in stock (for around $60).

Longhorn SS · 12-12-2009, 07:20 PM

Me too. Just bought one at the stealership.

alex33x · 12-12-2009, 07:21 PM

The same thing happened to me though nothing happened to the sensors, it was still hell getting them out though.

midrange1 · 04-09-2011, 05:43 PM

Performance shop just called me to tell me that the O2 sensors were cross threaded and they would have to order new ones. WTF??

KnightRiderSS · 04-09-2011, 05:46 PM

I used PB blaster and let it soak in...then used an O2 sensor socket to remove them...no problems here...you just have to be delicate when trying to break them loose...

Cal 20112SS · 04-09-2011, 05:51 PM

The threads on these 02's are horrible. I had the same problem. Here is an ad from a header install

greenmachinedriver · 04-10-2011, 10:26 PM

Mine both stuck but I was able to get them out working them back and fourth.and then using a thread file to clean up the threads, they went in ok. I think its really common.

cdn2usa · 04-10-2011, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnightRiderSS

I used PB blaster and let it soak in...then used an O2 sensor socket to remove them...no problems here...you just have to be delicate when trying to break them loose...

Same here. Just finished. I installed Kooks LTH, had 26k on the 2010 SS. Took the exhaust manifold off complete with cats, sprayed PB blaster on, let them sit for 15 to 30 minutes, came out with no problems.

RobSS · 04-10-2011, 10:34 PM

stealership charged me 145 for a primary 02 sensor,

RonboSS · 04-10-2011, 10:52 PM

Just installed Solo HF cats & Mach XL w/ J-pipes exhaust. 2 hour install turned into 6.5 hour clusterf... 3 of the 4 oxygen sensors were seized up. Had to use PB blaster and then carefully use die to recut the threads. 50 miles on the exhaust and no code. Love the sound hated the "easy" install. Tim "the toolman" Taylor's got nothing on me!

dk818 · 04-11-2011, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonboSS

Just installed Solo HF cats & Mach XL w/ J-pipes exhaust. 2 hour install turned into 6.5 hour clusterf... 3 of the 4 oxygen sensors were seized up. Had to use PB blaster and then carefully use die to recut the threads. 50 miles on the exhaust and no code. Love the sound hated the "easy" install. Tim "the toolman" Taylor's got nothing on me!

i thought it was going to be a 3 hour job, turned into 5. the passanger side is difficult compared to the drivers side

fourmz · 04-11-2011, 02:22 AM

I was one of the lucky ones who was able to get all four out with liquid wrench and an end wrench. My friends however .... Not so lucky he went 2 for 4. What a pain.

Bell040 · 04-11-2011, 09:25 AM

13 posts and noone mentions heating them up

I thought everyone knew that you need to heat the exhaust bung with a torch before removing them... Then they come out like butter. You can get a little butane torch at lowes for $15.

then put antisieze on the sensors before reinstalling them.

12-11-2009, 09:54 PM	#1
eneuen1199 Drives: 2ss/rs summit white silver stripes Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 74	O2 sensors I just installed AR LT headers and a catted x-pipe... front 02 sensors came out of the stock exhaust fine.. Rear ones a different story... half a turn out they both froze up in the stock pipe..had to heat the pipe to remove them and the threads got destroyed..! anyone else have this issue...? had to order new ones from GM...

12-12-2009, 03:13 PM	#2
JuicedSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N.O./Ponchatoula, LA Posts: 202	I had the same problem with one of my rear sensors. None of auto parts stores had part numbers on 2010 Camaro yet, but luckily my dealer had one in stock (for around $60). __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black 22" Vossen CV1 Wheels, Roto-Fab CAI, Dynatech 1 7/8" Long Tubes w/ High Flow Cats, Magnaflow Tru-X Pipe, Barton Short Throw Shifter, Vector Motorsports Tune, Ground Effects, MPD1 Spoiler

12-12-2009, 07:20 PM	#3
Longhorn SS Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro SSRS L99 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 63 View My Garage	Me too. Just bought one at the stealership. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS - Roto-Fab CAI, ARH 1-3/4" LTs w/cats, LMR tune, KW V3 coilovers, Pfadt F&R sway bars, end links, rear trailing arms, tie rods, solid subframe bushings, HPS brake pads

12-12-2009, 07:21 PM	#4
alex33x Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 687	The same thing happened to me though nothing happened to the sensors, it was still hell getting them out though. __________________ Devliered July 20, 2012

04-09-2011, 05:46 PM	#6
KnightRiderSS Voodoo Medicine Man Drives: Black 2SS with RS package Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 917	I used PB blaster and let it soak in...then used an O2 sensor socket to remove them...no problems here...you just have to be delicate when trying to break them loose... __________________

04-09-2011, 05:43 PM	#5
midrange1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Lyon, Michigan Posts: 17 View My Garage	Performance shop just called me to tell me that the O2 sensors were cross threaded and they would have to order new ones. WTF??

04-09-2011, 05:51 PM	#7
Cal 20112SS Drives: 2019 C7 Stingray Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 558	The threads on these 02's are horrible. I had the same problem. Here is an ad from a header install

04-10-2011, 10:26 PM	#8
greenmachinedriver Drives: white 2010 ss and 2011 6.2 silvy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: dfw Posts: 316	Mine both stuck but I was able to get them out working them back and fourth.and then using a thread file to clean up the threads, they went in ok. I think its really common.

04-10-2011, 10:34 PM	#10
RobSS Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin Posts: 59	stealership charged me 145 for a primary 02 sensor,

04-10-2011, 10:52 PM	#11
RonboSS Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baker Florida Posts: 35	Just installed Solo HF cats & Mach XL w/ J-pipes exhaust. 2 hour install turned into 6.5 hour clusterf... 3 of the 4 oxygen sensors were seized up. Had to use PB blaster and then carefully use die to recut the threads. 50 miles on the exhaust and no code. Love the sound hated the "easy" install. Tim "the toolman" Taylor's got nothing on me!

04-11-2011, 02:22 AM	#13
fourmz Fourmz Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 1968 Firebird 1994 Z28 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Soldotna,Alaska Posts: 382	I was one of the lucky ones who was able to get all four out with liquid wrench and an end wrench. My friends however .... Not so lucky he went 2 for 4. What a pain. __________________ Black-in-Black/Blue out 2010 2SS/RS LS-3 -Magnacharger TVS2300,OD cog belt drive, 3.4" pulley, Janetty smooth idle blower cam,ID-850 injectors,ZL1 fuel pump,MSD boost a pump, ADM FPCM Janetty custom tune,Doug Thorley long tube headers, Corsa catback,C.A.I. Intake, Roto-Fab Big Gulp Scoop, Monster LT1/SC Clutch assembly,Eibach pro kit plus, BMR cradle/diff bushings, Barton Shifter,JRE 3.91 Eaton Tru-Trac rear diff,Barton Short Throw SHifter, Boss 339 20" wheels,Painted heritage grille, Sparks Restoration Inverted blue/black SS emblems, Seibon BB carbon fiber hood, ZL1 front bumper conversion.

04-11-2011, 09:25 AM	#14
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	13 posts and noone mentions heating them up I thought everyone knew that you need to heat the exhaust bung with a torch before removing them... Then they come out like butter. You can get a little butane torch at lowes for $15. then put antisieze on the sensors before reinstalling them. __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

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