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Old 06-02-2022, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by professorman
The last time I had stuck O2 on my 997, I tried a torch. I used a regular Butane torch from Home depot, the ones that you would use for home copper pipe repairs. Heat it, cool it, heat it, cool it, PB blast it. You could also run the car to get it hot, but then you would be working in a hot environment. That worked for me to get mine out.
Torch is surely my next option. Again, not a lot of room to work with while headers are still on the car.

All usually difficult bolts are loose and ready to come off, O2s are holding everything up.
Old 06-02-2022, 11:50 AM
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Old 06-02-2022, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by desmotesta
Torch is surely my next option. Again, not a lot of room to work with while headers are still on the car.

All usually difficult bolts are loose and ready to come off, O2s are holding everything up.
I was changing O2, so everything was still on my car, and was ultra careful not to accidentally torch any wires. LOL. It might be easier to remove the O2 wile the headers are on the car when you have it bolted down. When you take it off, you might need to hold it down in a table vice of some sort. Routing the O2 sensor wire on the left side had me cursing. It was a pain to get everything routed correctly on the 997.2. I tend to be somewhat detailed, so I wanted it in the right routing location, but pulling out the wires from some tight spots. I ended up giving up and cutting the wire after 1 hour of not being able to get it out, since I was replacing it anyway.
Old 06-02-2022, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by professorman
I was changing O2, so everything was still on my car, and was ultra careful not to accidentally torch any wires. LOL. It might be easier to remove the O2 wile the headers are on the car when you have it bolted down. When you take it off, you might need to hold it down in a table vice of some sort. Routing the O2 sensor wire on the left side had me cursing. It was a pain to get everything routed correctly on the 997.2. I tend to be somewhat detailed, so I wanted it in the right routing location, but pulling out the wires from some tight spots. I ended up giving up and cutting the wire after 1 hour of not being able to get it out, since I was replacing it anyway.
things are even worse on the 991 platform where disconnecting O2 from source requires snaking the wires after removing tail lights/bumper etc
dont get me started

this ought to be fun LOL

I did use this "project" as an excuse to buy a Milwaukee 3/8 Extended reach ratchet so not all is lost
Old 06-02-2022, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by desmotesta
things are even worse on the 991 platform where disconnecting O2 from source requires snaking the wires after removing tail lights/bumper etc
dont get me started

this ought to be fun LOL

I did use this "project" as an excuse to buy a Milwaukee 3/8 Extended reach ratchet so not all is lost
Ha, I know. I have removed my tail light, bumper and wing 3 times in the last few weeks, and I might have to do it another time since my new exhaust valve stopped working. I had a one-way vacuum valve in it, and I think it is messing with my exhaust valves, so I'm just going to remove it.
Actually, I just remember that my rear bumper diffuser came in the mail yesterday, so at least that will be a 'fun' project. I read that it's a pain for the fitment installation, so I am sure in for a lot of fun.
Old 06-03-2022, 04:27 PM
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Switched out the original yellow LED front corner marker lights for a new pair of clear LED ones. A lot of owners seem to like the clear lights, but now that I've done it, the difference to me is underwhelming.
Old 06-03-2022, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Southbranch
Switched out the original yellow LED front corner marker lights for a new pair of clear LED ones. A lot of owners seem to like the clear lights, but now that I've done it, the difference to me is underwhelming.


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Old 06-03-2022, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Southbranch
Switched out the original yellow LED front corner marker lights for a new pair of clear LED ones. A lot of owners seem to like the clear lights, but now that I've done it, the difference to me is underwhelming.
Tint them for a nicer change.
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amber looks best
Old 06-03-2022, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by barncobob
amber looks best
To you...most prefer clear or tinted. Reeves in Tampa puts clears on every sports car they sell without even asking - if anyone ever wants Amber ones to check their dumpster.
Old 06-03-2022, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob Z.
To you...most prefer clear or tinted. Reeves in Tampa puts clears on every sports car they sell without even asking - if anyone ever wants Amber ones to check their dumpster.

Just like Thieves, I mean Reeves, a lot of dealers are doing this these days.
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My before and after corner markers. I can't decide if it was worth it or not.



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Old 06-03-2022, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Southbranch
My before and after corner markers. I can't decide if it was worth it or not.
LOL. People hate mine. I was considering to tint my front marker lights yellow to match. LOL
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To me I'm not really swayed strongly either way. Mine came with clear LEDs from previous owner and they're fine on my DBM. On the white GTS above, from @Southbranch , I think the amber look fine against his white/black car. For rear tail lights I'm definitely pro-standard lenses. BTW love the response from @ftc3 - if you haven't watched Mandalorian you won't get it.
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Old 06-03-2022, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Southbranch
My before and after corner markers. I can't decide if it was worth it or not.


1000% better!
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