Ok, Blades is buying ATXCLS' headers off of his CLS he recently traded in. I shipped my OEM headers to replace the CT's coming off his car. Anyway, the Dealer calls and says the 02 sensor is stuck in the CT header downpipe.

1--Can this happen, can it be reolved by usuing a special tool (this is the dealership, they should be able to solve this but...) ?

Of course dealer saying if they cannot get it out, will have to replace the 02 sensor.
What is the Cost ?

Any help, suggestions on this matter are greatly appreciated, as I feel a dealer raping in process.

Thanks.

 

it is possbile that it is stuck, did you use anti-seize when you installed it?

i've never had then get stuck on any of my cars, they are can be removed witha standard wrench and some force

ask them if u can try to remove it yourself

 

the problem lies in it not being 'my' car. It is ATXCLS' car that he traded in, and that dealer is in Austin, Tx (where he is).

So them saying they cannot get it out is ?

 

it's possible, but i tend to doubt it, a little bit of using a torch would definetly loosen it up

 

Still need price of the sensor...

 

2003 Manual CL-S

205726 017 1 SENSOR, OXYGEN 112.93 97.12

2003 Auto CL-S

26035 017 1 SENSOR, OXYGEN 85.07 73.16

 

I assume the prices would be the same for 2001 Auto.
Where you get the prices, what site Acura car parts or where ?

 

i got mine 2001 auto for about $100 shipped, installed a week ago. from acuracarparts.

 

actually it's not

2001 CL-S

26037 017 1 SENSOR, OXYGEN 114.31 98.31

i get my parts and prices from
http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/
and
http://www.partspeis.com

 

awesome. The dealer was going to add another $175 for he sensor

 

i do fell like im getting raped

 

Dealer charged me $115.00 for mine.

 

Don't you have to remove it to install a new one?? They are trying to rip you off!

 

I can remove ANYTHING.....at work w/ my tools. It doesn't matter if it's welded in or rusted or if it breaks inside. Any respectable shop/dealer should have techs w/ the proper tools to deal w/ certain situations. they are prolly trying to get some cash outta you. Don't pay..take it somewhere else!!

 

That is exactly what I thought. The only problem is, they went ahead and did it even though I specifically told them not to! And, now the damn thing is rounded off!!! If ever there were to be a problem, that sucker won't come out!!! What the F*CK?????? Man, this whole ordeal has been blown way out of proportion. I am talking to them today. They should have not striped the dang thing. Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

 

Grind That Bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

How the hell do you 'round off' a #22 bolt head?!?

 

We need pics.

I'm confused as hell.

 

I got mine for 76.xx shipped from Tim -- '03 TL-S.

 

damn...they prolly tried a set of vice grips on it or something. Don't EVER take ur car to that dealer again. if they don't have a normal O2 sensor socket then somethings wrong.

Send ur sensor to titand...aka...andy. He can grind anything

 

Yep, but we are not installing a new one. Yet anyway. Thanks Ram.

Thats what I thought, I know when a friend and I put my CT's on my car, we had a little trouble with the sensor, but a little lube (very carefully put on) and some elbow grease, came right out.
Also Anthony, you know some dealerships are a little more creative than others . If He ever has any touble with it, I'm shipping it to you!

 

Yeah, at first it was turning out to be a complete disaster G, but seems like it will be ok for now.

Talent

As soon as Blades gets them, I'll get some pics.

 

at least i got some comptech headers

 

 

why dont you just send him your sensor and use the one thats stuck for your car

 

I'm pretty sure the one that's stuck in the headers isn't any good.