I am in a bit of a pickle - I went to replace my O2 sensor (was running very rich - and seemed the reason for the problem) - had to remove Y-pipe anyway (exhaust leak downstream from sensor) - and I discovered to my disgust that it was rusted to the point of being fused in place (WD40 and 3-in-one had no effect)

 

I actually broke my O2 sensor socket on it :cool: (yes, with my 2' breaking bar - must have been a bad cast)

 

Anyway - I had to use an impact wrench to get it out - and there is not much left of the threads - found that out after I stripped my new O2 sensor on it

 

I looked up the price of a HeliCoil O2 sensor kit - around $100

 

I don't have any way to get another Y-pipe (save a 4-hour drive).

Should I just drag the Y-pipe over to a shop and have them do the HeliCoiling?

Any other advice? - it would be appreciated

Many places sell the 02 sensor bung.

 

I buy them from NAPA and then

weld it onto the turbo down pipes I make.

 

You could grind or with a large drill bit

get the old one off

and have the new one welded on

 

I think it would be cheaper than a c-note.

 

 

Just a thought

Thanks, I'll look into it.