I could run it w/o the secondary one I'm told, but I'd have a permanent CEL. Oh well, time for a new (universal) O2 sensor in the new J-pipe I guess. There's nothing to get a wrench or socket onto now, and not enough area for vise-grips to work. I battled with that b**** for 1.5 hours (on-car, and eventually in-vise) and its not coming out now, especially since my last ditch effort of the breaker bar + extensions (for hundreds of ft-lbs of torque force) resulted in a slip that completely rounded off the hex head. I tried penetrating lube, a torch, my impact gun on maaaaax (using the proper O2 sensor socket), and an 18" breaker bar with an extension. The ONLY real problem I had, and still have, is that the original secondary oxygen sensor, attached to the J-pipe, is 100% completely and utterly seized. Made short work of those spring bolts using the clamp. /rebates/2fexhaust-pipe2fmazda2fprotege&252fexhaust-pipe252fmazda252fprotege26tc3dbing-&idcarparts&namecarparts&ra6. ![]() FLAT RATE SHIPPING on most API 17595-07528180 orders. Buy 2001-2003 Mazda Protege Exhaust Pipe Front API for a low price of 58.97 at PartsGeek. Installing the new one was simple as well, although I'd recommend using a C-clamp to clamp the rear flange to the next pipe, in order to line up the spring bolts without having to fight spring tension. Mon-Fri 8am-10pm EST Sat-Sun 8am-8pm EST. Overall, removing the old one was a 2/10 difficulty and thats with dealing with a LOT of rust. Uninstalling the old one took nothing more than a few sockets and ratchets, and my impact for a few bolts (just to make short work of them). ![]() I paid $55 CAD for same-day delivery to my parts supplier, although online in USD its avail at many places for about $30. I found that Walker makes a MUCH cheaper J-pipe than Bosal or Maremont. Just wanted to update you guys with the results.
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