oxygen sensor
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When I did my O2 sensors, I was relieved that my front one came out easy and suprized the rear (post cat) gave me the trouble (stripped the bolt-head portion of the sensor, ended up having to use a torch and a pipe wrench to break it loose)
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Yeah I didn't think it sounded right either... thats why I didn't have them do it lol. I myself tried pulling it out, but it wouldn't pull right back, and it would bind on the bellhousing or the front driveshaft. Also i see you have a 96, i know after 92 (what i have) they went to a smaller exhaust manifold, and I think I read somewhere that the Y pipe got smaller with it. IF so that extra 1/4" or so off the diameter might make the difference, I know it was just a small amount, but still couldn't pull it. Is yours 4x4? that could also make the difference.
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Also i see you have a 96, i know after 92 (what i have) they went to a smaller exhaust manifold, and I think I read somewhere that the Y pipe got smaller with it. IF so that extra 1/4" or so off the diameter might make the difference, I know it was just a small amount, but still couldn't pull it. Is yours 4x4? that could also make the difference.
As for what HankL said, I read somewhere else to get NGK/NTK O2 sensors if possible. I replaced the OEM sensors on my truck with them, granted, I didn't notice a differance in performance, gas mileage, or anything, but it was worth a shot.