Front O2 sensor

**sinceregtp** · 10-11-2009

I know its a pretty easy fix but is there a DIY on the front 02 sensor replacement? If so could you post a link..The part that corn-fuses me is the application of the Goop and I dont want to screw this up

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Thanks..

**blueguy** · 10-11-2009

Application of the GOOP? All you do is unscrew the old one...put a little bit of Anti-Seize on the threads of the new one and tighten it back down and plug it back in...thats it.

**Jakegday** · 10-11-2009

it is such an easy repair i dont think anyone has ever needed a write up for it. what do you mean by Goop? the goop i remember was for washing really dirty hands. you may want to apply a little bit of anti-seize compound on the threads before installing the new sensor....

edit: for what its worth.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goop

**Sabrewings** · 10-11-2009

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

Application of the GOOP? All you do is unscrew the old one...put a little bit of Anti-Seize on the threads of the new one and tighten it back down and plug it back in...thats it.

Even easier, if you buy a GM sensor (which you should since a lot of GM cars don't like Bosch sensors), the anti-seize comes on the threads.

**sinceregtp** · 10-11-2009

The Goop was the Anti-Seize..I just called it goop, figured you would know what I was talking about, But thanks for going to the extent of wik for the definition of Goop Jake that helped a bunch.

Anways..Thanks for the advise guys, I will look into the GM version..

**blueguy** · 10-12-2009

Originally Posted by Sabrewings

Even easier, if you buy a GM sensor (which you should since a lot of GM cars don't like Bosch sensors), the anti-seize comes on the threads.

My car LOVES my Bosch sensor...it hated the stock one

**toolguy** · 10-12-2009

Make sure you have the proper Oxygen sensor socket to remvoe the old and install the new. Makes the job so much easier!

**JoshMcMadMac** · 10-12-2009

It is a bit of a pain if it has never been out before, but is straight forward. Roll the engine forward to give more access to it, and use a socket designed for O2 sensors. You will probably need an extension or two, and a breaker bar helps because it has a swivel built in.