My codes (172 & 173) tell me the 02 Sensor needs replacing. Went out and looked and it seems pretty easy to get at. It's in the front of the engine just behind the radiator and you can reach it from the top.
Haynes book says use a special slotted long socket which I don't have, but it appears I might be able to get a box end wrench on the hex with enough room to turn it. Anybody replace one of these babies? What tools did get by with?
Since it's winter here and a 60 mile trip to a parts store I'm thinking of ordering one online and having it delivered. Does anyone have any favorite online auto parts stores with good prices and don't kill you on shipping?
In the J.C. Whitney catalog there are 02 sensors listed. They seem to be sort of a universal part, esp. the 3-wire ones like the Contour has.
Whitney part description: 3-wire Oxygen Sensor. For all cars, trucks with 3-wire screw-in sensor. With splicing kit and instructions. SL132749N w/platinum tip. $53.99 + 11.99 shiping.
Wonder if I should go for that one?
