o2 removal socket /tool that works?

[steveo3002]

looking for a reasonably good quality o2 sensor /22mm removal tool , previous one you could see flexing as you tried to undo the sensor , all the ebay ones look much the same

[E-bmw]

If removing it to replace I have always just used a proper (deep) socket & cut the wire off.

Barring that a good quality spanner normally does the trick.

[GreenV8S]

I use a long reach socket which I slotted myself, and also ground the outside down for clearance on a recessed bung. I suppose you can probably buy one made properly for a few £££. I used to use a box spanner but it was not really up to the torque required.

[TwinKam]

If there's space, clamp a 'jubilee' clip around the base of the slotted socket (once it's on the sensor!)... it sometimes helps.

[Captain Answer]

22mm aviation ring spanner failing that I use a deep 22mm socket, if the plug won't go through the spanner then I just cut it out and use an open ended spanner to refit

[B'stard Child]

TwinKam said:

If there's space, clamp a 'jubilee' clip around the base of the slotted socket (once it's on the sensor!)... it sometimes helps.

Oh very clever

I've normally used stilsons - If it's knackered it's coming out whatever and I don't care how pretty it looks after removal

[steveo3002]

not so worried about getting dud ones out ...cut the wires and use a socket , its the ones you want to save im asking about

[B'stard Child]

steveo3002 said:

not so worried about getting dud ones out ...cut the wires and use a socket , its the ones you want to save im asking about

Then I'd use a 22mm ring spanner and hope I could pass it over the connector

[steveo3002]

B'stard Child said:

Then I'd use a 22mm ring spanner and hope I could pass it over the connector

yeah never had one that does...

[G600]

I like this style
https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/masterpro-lambda-se...