02 Sensor Swap/100 Series/LX 470 Need Assistance in San Diego

[OG 91 LC]

What up fellas. I'm wanting to purchase a 98 LX 470. The purchase transaction was to take place this past weekend, but the LX's CEL came on. I didn't have a obdII reader. Seller hinted on it being the oxygen sensors.

I searched and the job seems simple enough with the proper tools. I don't have the proper tools.

I would dig on having another forum member there that may have more knowledge of this job that could help me out. Also maybe giving the truck a final inspection. I have checked out the truck twice so far. I could have missed something.

Truck is located in National City.
Any of you fellas able to help me out this coming weekend, say Sunday?? I'll have to schedule a time with the seller.
Food and beerskies provided.

Thanks.

Al

 

[Brentbba]

O2 sensors on the 80's aren't cheap. Hopefully the seller is chipping in on the cost of the new ones??

What special tools? The 80 takes a 10mm wrench or socket as I recall and nothing more...maybe some WD-40 or other rust penetrate to remove the nuts.

 

[OG 91 LC]

Thanks for chiming in Brent.

It's a 100 series.

 

[Brentbba]

Thanks for chiming in Brent.

It's a 100 series.

Knew that, but are special tools needed? No write up's in the 100 section on this?

 

[bluto]

Thanks for chiming in Brent.

It's a 100 series.

That quote would be funny if it was coated with sarcasm!

 

[619TOY]

The only special tool I've ever needed was an acetylene torch to heat up the broken stub and vice grip it out

 

[OG 91 LC]

I did search the 100 series FAQ. A few fellas chimed in on the 100 series tech forum. It looks like one sensor is no problem. The second sensor is a pita and may require a particular wrench to make it easier.

Not familiar with the process.

 

[sdnative]

I could be wrong but I thought there were four sensors.