While attempting to remove a sad looking O2 sensor (rounded nut, mouse-chewed wire) I was able to remove it - and it brought the bung threads with it. I suspect the anti-seize either was insufficient or didn't exist.
So I have an old O2 sensor with the bung threads on it. It is possible to purchase a new exhaust manifold bung and have someone press it into place, or should I just purchase a new exhaust manifold, new gaskets, and start over?
O2 Sensor Removal - stripped bung! Next Steps?
- sclebo05
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- Your car is a: 81 Spider - 75 Spider and 2013 500T SOLD
- Location: Baltimore, MD
O2 Sensor Removal - stripped bung! Next Steps?
1981 Spider 2000, 2013 500 Turbo
- kilrwail
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- Your car is a: 1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
- Location: Perth, Ontario
Re: O2 Sensor Removal - stripped bung! Next Steps?
You can buy a new bung and have it welded in. Cut the old one out with a torch.
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Peter Brownhill
1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider - original owner
1977 Porsche 911S - track car
2022 Ram 4 x 4 - hauler
PCA National Instructor and Motorsport Safety Foundation Level 2 Instructor
Peter Brownhill
1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider - original owner
1977 Porsche 911S - track car
2022 Ram 4 x 4 - hauler
PCA National Instructor and Motorsport Safety Foundation Level 2 Instructor
- sclebo05
- Posts: 50
- Joined: Mon May 31, 2010 12:50 pm
- Your car is a: 81 Spider - 75 Spider and 2013 500T SOLD
- Location: Baltimore, MD
Re: O2 Sensor Removal - stripped bung! Next Steps?
Well, after finding a 18 x 1.5mm tap on Amazon for $12, I was able to effectively clean out the existing port. Below are high-res pictures of the old and new sensors, as well as the final product. New sensor fits great, saved me some trouble.
1981 Spider 2000, 2013 500 Turbo