Sam454
Newbie
Not yetWhen in doubt, swap it out...Don't pinch pennies with electronics like sensors, etc.
Were you able to get that one in the picture removed from the pipe?
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Not yetWhen in doubt, swap it out...Don't pinch pennies with electronics like sensors, etc.
Were you able to get that one in the picture removed from the pipe?
So 33 years and over 330 000km is probably just outside of that then eh? LolI view them as an " in service replacement item " . Replace at 24 months, what you gain in efficiency more than pays for it.
I agree, I think it’s one of the most overlooked service parts.So 33 years and over 330 000km is probably just outside of that then eh? Lol
It definitely won't be that long before the next change...... maybe!
Hey @Sam454 .
I swore mine was welded in as well, but it wasn't.
Mine took soaking in penetrating oil for a few days, heated the crap out of the bung with a MAP gas torch. As my wire was extended already due to it having to go down in the header, I snipped the wire and slid the box end of the wrench over. And then a BUNCH of smacks with a 8lb sledge to get it to move.
Don't bother trying the open end of a wrench, it just spreads and pops off.
So don't be afraid to go a bit
Similar process I use here in the Northeast with one exception - don’t bother with a wrench or socket. Use a pipe wrench. Wire brush it, torch it, and hit the pipe wrench with a heavy hammer until it moves. Once it moves, work it back and forth while adding penetrating oil. Much like tapping threads. This one’s a piece of cake.Hey @Sam454 .
I swore mine was welded in as well, but it wasn't.
Mine took soaking in penetrating oil for a few days, heated the crap out of the bung with a MAP gas torch. As my wire was extended already due to it having to go down in the header, I snipped the wire and slid the box end of the wrench over. And then a BUNCH of smacks with a 8lb sledge to get it to move.
Don't bother trying the open end of a wrench, it just spreads and pops off.
So don't be afraid to go a bit neanderthal on it.
Couldn't find my pipe wrench that day, I'm sure my boy took it somewhere, but I sure as hell grabbed HIS wrench when I broke out the sledge!!! Sure wasn't using mine!!!! LolSimilar process I use here in the Northeast with one exception - don’t bother with a wrench or socket. Use a pipe wrench. Wire brush it, torch it, and hit the pipe wrench with a heavy hammer until it moves. Once it moves, work it back and forth while adding penetrating oil. Much like tapping threads. This one’s a piece of cake.