Penetrating Fluid (seized lambda sensor)

Penetrating Fluid (seized lambda sensor)

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hyperblue

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182 months

Friday 16th March 2012
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I tried to replace a lambda sensor on a Peugeot 106 earlier, but it seems to be seized. I had a 22mm sensor socket ( like this) on it with a 2 foot breaker bar and I couldn't move it at all. I've never found anything I couldn't move with this bar!

I sprayed some 3 in 1 penetrating fluid on it, but it hasn't helped. Can anyone recommend a good penetrating fluid or an alternative way of unscrewing it?

hyperblue

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2,803 posts

182 months

Friday 16th March 2012
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JFReturns said:
Heat it maybe?
I'll give it a go, easy enough to heat up the exhaust manifold wink

hyperblue

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2,803 posts

182 months

Thursday 22nd March 2012
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Cheers for the advice, I've bought some Plus Gas so will give it a good soaking, warm it up a bit and try again!