17mm o2 sensor socket
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buy a cheap HF deep 17 mm and cut it out..
This is the only style I could find googling 17mm O2 sensor socket:http://www.sears.com/cta-price-each-cta-cta2067-oxygen-sensor-17mm-socket-tools/p-SPM12028903415?hlSellerId=31094&sid=IDx20110310x00001i&kpid=SPM12028903415&kispla=SPM12028903415&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnIm7BRDSs42KxLS8-6YBEiQAfDWP6NCUBEGWWVPGjvJsQ1_OL3uLDy-KgSb8EcxR-UE_NDgaAgF28P8HAQ
I'd guess it may have something to do with being owned by Tata since Land Rover also apparently uses 17mm O2 sensors.
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Loscaldazar
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I've seen snap on 17MM o2 sensor sockets
619DioFan
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Ran into this problem years ago with a ported vacuum switch ( 17 mm ) used a 6 point deep socket and slotted it. couple of bucks and 5 mins of my time.
Murphy4570
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You may be able to use an 11/16" socket. 17mm = 0.669". 11/16 = 0.6875".
Be aware that build tolerances usually allow a few thousandths +/- for tooling.
The issue is you need to use a quality socket, as cheap ones will round a rusty, stuck O2 sensor off in short order. So you will need to sacrifice a good tool and mill a slot into it lengthwise to accommodate the O2 wiring. 1/4" wide will suffice. The quickest way would be to set the socket in your vertical mill and just hog it out, as accuracy to ten one thousandths isn't necessary here. Or you can put it in a vise and use a cutoff wheel, but that is more dangerous.
If you are replacing the O2 sensor, all of that is unnecessary. You can just cut the sensor down to the nub and put a regular socket on, if clearance allows. If not, use a line wrench and an oxy-acetelyne torch to heat the O2 bung to cherry red. It'll come out, trust me. Use nickel-based anti-seize on the threads of the new O2 sensor when installing it. Just a little bit, as excess amounts can foul the lambda sensor element, or the heating element.
Be aware that build tolerances usually allow a few thousandths +/- for tooling.
The issue is you need to use a quality socket, as cheap ones will round a rusty, stuck O2 sensor off in short order. So you will need to sacrifice a good tool and mill a slot into it lengthwise to accommodate the O2 wiring. 1/4" wide will suffice. The quickest way would be to set the socket in your vertical mill and just hog it out, as accuracy to ten one thousandths isn't necessary here. Or you can put it in a vise and use a cutoff wheel, but that is more dangerous.
If you are replacing the O2 sensor, all of that is unnecessary. You can just cut the sensor down to the nub and put a regular socket on, if clearance allows. If not, use a line wrench and an oxy-acetelyne torch to heat the O2 bung to cherry red. It'll come out, trust me. Use nickel-based anti-seize on the threads of the new O2 sensor when installing it. Just a little bit, as excess amounts can foul the lambda sensor element, or the heating element.
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/cta-tools-2067-17mm-oxygen-sensor-socket/
If you need to save it,, First hit on google is this CTA tools socket
Also, a 17mm line wrench or crowsfoot flare in 3/8
maybe in a pinch or 17mm FD+
but whatever is around and cheapest
If you need to save it,, First hit on google is this CTA tools socket
Also, a 17mm line wrench or crowsfoot flare in 3/8
maybe in a pinch or 17mm FD+
but whatever is around and cheapest