In this video I bring you along as I help a customer fix some screw ups performed at his last place of repair. The other shop really did a number cross threading his O2 sensors and this fella had to pay to fix it twice. If ya can't do your job right or you're struggling, ask for help.
-Enjoy!

All right folks. I'm working on a 07 Nissan here and apparently this guy's already had all this work done. All this work that I'm redoing allegedly um, it has money laid on. Got some codes for uh, some fuel control issues I narrow it down to to the uh a couple action centers.

However, on this converter, which he just had put in which appears to be pretty new, it's OEM so he says I don't see anything on it that indicates that but we're just going off what he said I did stick a wrench on this O2 sensor underneath the vehicle and it wouldn't budge I mean at all? So I mean I See, it's uh, you know, no writing on it at all. no name brand uh O2 sensors dead or Gore now I checked the wiring to it. we're good, our heater works, our signal works, and our groundworks I can force it high, force it low, but this one is Doh so we got to get it out. I Have a suspicion that it's you know, potentially stripped in there I Hate to think that, but I have good reason to believe that because the Upstream mode 2 sensor was not working either and evidently the same shot put this in and it's quite obvious to me that that one is the definition of crosstrad.

I'm not really sure how they got it in there that cockeyed, but I'll let you guys get a look at that side. Then we have a look at that side. you know that's like I say yeah I guess If It Don't Fit force it. they took it a little seriously and this brand on this one is a doesn't even say it says like TKO or something on it Trq I don't know what that means.

uh but this uh sensor is also dead. uh, probably for good reason. Uh so this one here. apparently all this stuff is brand new or at least that's what he was told you can see I had to cut it out with a torch because it was so rotted.

So clearly this is. you know the manifold's never been replaced and you can see it's been happening yesterday fella. Uh, what we're gonna do in this case is I'm gonna replace the manifold because this is so freaked up I'm just going to put a new manifold on it. it was leaking anyhow.

so you know I got new bolts, new manifold so that's the other hearing or there. but that's why I wanted to kind of bring it along here because I don't know what this is going to turn into. We might have to weld on a new bun. We're gonna move the wires.

We're gonna stick a socket on it and try it with the August nugget gun. Let's see it comes out. These are 18 millimeter threads. Okay, came out nice, thread through, pre-nard up and the threads are really not up in the hole there.

it's not about. oh so I've got brand new OEM sensors for it. The last thing I want to do is run one down in and have it boogered up. I do have 18 millimeter thread chaser.

However, when threads are rolled over that heart, it usually doesn't work that well. If I'm perfectly honest with you and you know me. I'm perfectly honest most of the time, especially when I'm not telling a lie I Think let me think, let me think what we're going to do here folks. I Guess first thing first, we can try running a thread chaser in here just for Grins and Giggles foreign the crappy threads which it does you can see I Guess we can run our in out and see what we think.
Oh, not bad at all, right? Well good. It must have looked worse than it was. yeah because now they're standing up tall. Oh I guess serious numbers on this.

Oh okay, yeah, this one has numbers on also. Trq I don't know what that means. Well, this video is kind of stupid. I was going to show you that I thought this was going to be worse than it was.

Uh, when I tried this underneath man, it was just gonna round off. um I Thought I was going to show you how to weld a new bung in here which ultimately was what we were going to do. However, in this case, the thread taste will work. Let me go grab the new sensor.

So I don't know which one's which. here. that's the black connector. I Think this one has a great connector to be Upstream Okay and here's yeah.

this is the proper one that belongs Upstream So the one they had in it, you know, like say it's not even the proper one OEM are made by Dental for Nissan So if you're going to put in the aftermarket at least use you know, at least use oh yeah maker and don't put it in sideways. That would be my advice I could give you yeah and this one's an Ntk. So Upstream they use a Denso Downstream they use an Ntk Ntk made in Japan such right on it. so there's that one.

I'm gonna clean my stuff off here real quick. I'll show you how I do that but people flip out. You know if you get uh, if you did use brake pipes cleaner and you got a little bit in the converter, the same guy will run like 14 cans of BG fuel system treatment down as intake and six cans of seafoam. But you know how it goes.

Let's just see. oh look at that. Beautiful! Now we can torque that to spec and this is pretty snug where it fits up inside the car. This is pretty close to the body.

Oh, that's what makes me think this is probably not. Oh yeah, because it just doesn't fit perfect. but maybe it is. Uh, let me show you.

Okay, here's uh, here's here. what's gonna be my solution? This is a bug. You can buy these bugs. Uh, right from a walker.

They're just a nut. Let's be honest, they're 18 mil. Okay, you can thread them babies right in and they give you lots of room. The Weld: So I was just going to take the cut off wheel, cut this off the best we could grind it down.

make it nice, get a flat spot, you know, stick this on there weld it. Now some of you might think like why when you just run like a you know a drill through here, get rid of the threads, put this little guy in here and weld it which you can. In some cases we don't have the clearance. There's not enough clearance under the car at the top of the uh O2 sensor.

So that's why I would have elected to to grind it off, but it's neither here or there because we didn't do it. So I guess that's it. Sometimes you know videos are going to be cool until you start them. Oh here's our new man.
Well they come with Rustam right from the factory. Geez, this thing looks like it must have been sitting on the shelf of the Nissan plant for some time is OEM But my goodness goodness gracious and we'll just make sure this one threads in. I don't know this is Am I Gonna put this video out. Maybe we'll title it.

Don't be a ding dong I'll be a ding dong fella. that thread dread in there nicely. and if you're using O2 sensors work otherwise use OEM when you can uh would be my advice either before I Snug that up. We gotta make sure that it will fit together I Want to go tighten that up and then find out this thing in the way? Nope, we're good and that comes up through Clips on there bada bing bada.

Boom. All right, one doesn't fit my guy I just get a little Tuna up iron Roger see if that's gonna be enough. Hey, look at that now. it clicks right in there.

Didn't have to take a lot off, it just had a willow away. Let's be smart about this so we'll get our starter here by hand. Give her a handy here. Well, that cage is still a little bit loose.

We'll click that baby right on there. All right now. We got the socket for next time. Like I said I've got three of these so I'm grinding another one isn't too big a deal and you only run across this on it.

Seems like on the Hondas when they do this, you can actually get in there and get them off. There we go. So that snug, but yeah, just hit the wheel that down I Just put it on the impacts and sucker up on the grinder and let her spin a little black paint and call it a pro grab. So there's that that looks a lot better then the other one here.

That's the title this video. Don't be a ding dong and uh, don't use parts from the Dollar General it usually don't work foreign.

97 thoughts on “Don’t be a ding dong”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars clue less says:

    Must be great showing customers what you find on film after they insist its all been done, LOL

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Bragg says:

    Hmmm its always "the other shop". I think the owner is almost always the other shop.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars watajob says:

    Dollar General! lol!!!

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gunner S says:

    Someone out there is looking up that cans contents looking for a way to tell you that you ruined the converter using that on the o2 bung 😂

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars barrcotty says:

    T.R,Q….Terrible -Replacement-Quality……..Nice

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Kettell says:

    I used to make those o2 sensor sockets when i worked at G.M. They were too cheap to buy them so i had to cut two sockets apart ,weld them back together and machine the slot ,which i am sure cost more than buying the correct tool.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ThacMan says:

    The last ol' boy thought TRQ meant torque.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Donald Sherman says:

    😂 don’t buy parts at Dollar General!! Hey Dollar General and General Motors are both Generals!

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Leonard Crisci says:

    I think Denso makes all the O2 sensors even if you buy Delco ones they say denso on em

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ken S. says:

    Hard to Believe those Parts were OEM and New. 🤔👎

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robboned says:

    Some strippers don't belong with a tool in their hand.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars T Panther says:

    I have had some success with heating up the O2 bung with a torch to get a tap or thread chaser to clean them up. I also like to put anti seize on them when I install them so it makes it easier for either myself or the next guy.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars justin.gollnick says:

    "TRQ" is what im assuming to be the parts store they bought the O2 sensors from. TRQ is an online store run buy 1AAuto wich also has a pretty good YT channel

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars arcadeuk says:

    "The Other Shop™" must have a new o2 sensor attachment for his air ratchet 😂🤣

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars carl shealy says:

    i see you bought some good penetrating oil ..

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mikey says:

    Ahh yes TRQ. "Trusted Reliable Quality" it's all junk and whomever put it in is one in the same.

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars shay stern says:

    can't tell you how many times I've paid twice for the same shit

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alley Dog says:

    Those seam to always be had to take out, could you put anticize on them?

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jamy Reignier-Ruel says:

    TRQ parts seems related to A1 Auto Parts here on youtube!

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lastrealjeep says:

    How the hell did they get it that far in, that cross threaded? I would think it would just twist in half.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JustLiberty says:

    What is that cage/collar thing on the O2 sensor?

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars tommost1 says:

    The 10 mm stubby is down on the floor in the lower right hand of the frame.

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Smith says:

    I ALWAYS use anti/never seize on my O2 sensors.

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Joseph Finley Jr says:

    🙏🏽Google TRQ PARTS! You’ll be surprised 😊

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Joseph Finley Jr says:

    You don’t know what TKQ Parts are?😳🤔REALLY?😳

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rogers D100 says:

    When you run out of red loctite, … 🙂

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Patrick Madigan says:

    Nicely done… =)

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Brown says:

    Hey Dr. O! TRQ is an "economy" brand sold by many online auto parts places. I don't have any personal experience with them but, many friends of mine do. I haven't heard anything good from them so, I'm guessing that the quality is on par with Dorman and B(roke) W(hen) D(elivered)…2 of your personal favorites lol!

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ji Leb says:

    PRQ = Peoples Republic of Qhina

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jay Wattman says:

    Do you put a dab of antiseize on the threads of the o2 sensors?

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dave Clark says:

    TRQ is an aftermarket parts company with a YT channel . So their How-To videos are like commercials for 1A Auto parts, the place that sells TRQ.

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Subarukev says:

    I like Ding Dongs….. the Hostess ones, LOL

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rick Berglund says:

    I will tell you a secret sometimes on some of the things at an auto assembly plant, I know a"guy"that worked there, they used to just use a large uggadugga gun on stuff like steering gear to frame bolts and studs that for cross threaded, instead of pulling them out and fixing it properly. Right from the factory, can you believe it Mr. O?

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rick Berglund says:

    Why don't these guys come to you in the first place?

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Richards says:

    I’m wondering why you didn’t use anti seize on the threads??

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Heitkemper says:

    crossthreading is just free locktite.

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mike berry says:

    TRQ , stands for try and run quick , why do people try and do our job and do it crap , I will tell you why, coz they ain't got a clue , nice job Eric , another special tool made 🤣🤣💪💪💪👍👍👍

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars joseph stuhr says:

    TRQ is aftermarket junk

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fred Walker says:

    Eric,,,, You Lit up the Comments on this video,,,,, after running my own shop for over 40 years,,, I have to wonder how some customers are so negative & smart,,,,, why are their pants on Backwards ?? LOL

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark Williams says:

    TRQ is a cheap auto parts line

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark Williams says:

    Cross thread is the poor man’s loctite

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Buff Barnaby says:

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  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Beavis Kornholio says:

    Trq is from 1AAuto. He ordered those sensors from that company. I don't think any shop has the time to wait for an online order.

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shaun Sizemore says:

    TRQ is the online stuff from 1AAuto….i run a shop, and have had very mixed luck with their parts. I never buy anything electrical though

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars marc hayes says:

    TRQ is A1 auto is a online parts store ordered a lot from them for my 96 xj and so far good parts

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ken Cronin says:

    In some ways I feel I learn more from these videos than your detailed ones. It is hard to teach what not to do and what to look for. Great job!

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kulan says:

    Does the TRQ stand for Torque Retaredly Qockeyed?? 🤪

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars George Bell says:

    I don’t always cross thread bolts, but when I do, I Rheem it home with a half inch impact gun 😂👍

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Darrell Kittle says:

    How come you didn't use Never Sieze grease?

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jim Vet says:

    good job boss…….i
    As for cross threading: I'm referring back to 1975: I went from up sate NY, cat dealer to a field job in La Grange Texas,
    back then you couldn't find it on the map, a pencil dot at best; but not now; in short; the company employed a few local
    country boys, framers, often they would hammer the sheet metal covers bolts back in to the weld nuts, old school, on the up side, it kept me busying replacing what they destroyed. those where the days: but by the sounds of it, those guys are still about, hammering the bolts in.

  51. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars phillip hoang says:

    Hello there, I have a question, my 1995 GMC Sierra v6 TBI engine, start right up then stall, then when move into D or R the engine shut off right away, I don’t what’s happen? Look like I have I bad ground or something thing any suggestions I’m appreciate, thanks

  52. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fred Walker says:

    Hubba Bubba Baby ! Good advice,,,,, No Do Dat ! Have a great weekend !

  53. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jim Staszko says:

    Your "nice" sounds like Rain Man Ray's "nice".

  54. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Super5 says:

    TRQ= TRUSTED RELIABLE QUALITY= EBAY PARTS

  55. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tony's Lawn Care says:

    Your awesome

  56. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Werner Keggenhoff says:

    Eric do you ever use never seize on sensor threads or will it just burn off ?

  57. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rich F says:

    TRQ is a brand sold by 1AAuto online. Trusted Reliable Quality is the name. That's probably where he got that cat pipe too.

  58. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tony wastler says:

    Trusted reliable quality is what it stands for lol.

  59. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tony wastler says:

    TRQ is an aftermarket brand online.

  60. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lenny Hall says:

    TRQ torque it,🤣😂🤣😜😜😜😜

  61. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jason Guiliano says:

    TRQ is sold by 1A auto. It's average but reliable with good customer feedback. But you decide.

  62. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andrew Struthers says:

    FYI Denso is a major supplier for Toyota in Battlecreek MI

  63. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars alskjflaksjdflakjdf says:

    I put non-OEM o2 and afr sensors in my Prius. Even though my OBD2 scanner showed they were responding, the fuel trims were way off and the car ran like crap and would eventually throw a check engine light. Someone on the prius forums suggested using OEM sensors which I didn't have money for at the time. I ended up getting some OEM sensors at the junkyard and they worked perfectly for the rest of the time I had the car. The non-OEM sensors work just well enough to make you think the part works, but you end up having to do the job twice :(.

  64. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark Petrassi says:

    I wouldn't complain about something working out for a change.😀

  65. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JP Auto says:

    TRQ is an online brand that is supposed to mean "Trusted Reliable Quality"…indeed.

  66. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ahmad Ghosheh says:

    TRQ is a reseller of OEM and after market auto parts.

  67. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ithecastic says:

    You're direct evidence that some people have natural ability and competence, contrary to Debbie in the HR department who firmly believes that anybody can be trained to do anything. Support local small business!

  68. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars chris forker says:

    More crappy workmanship by other shops!

  69. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lawrence Anderson says:

    TRQ makes aftermarket car parts. I bought wheel bearings once from them for my wife's car and a year later had to replace them again. I don't know how good other parts they make are

  70. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Danny R says:

    Trq is Chinese junk from parts geek and 1a auto

  71. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars James Mcgraw says:

    TRQ – torque it till you can't turn it.

  72. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Clearanceman2 says:

    TRQ is china but it's good china and quite affordable.

  73. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom D says:

    I think TRQ sensors are what Dorman sells.

  74. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jdtractor man says:

    You just got to love the new rusty manifold. It's surprising they don't put something on those to protect the metal like they do on brake rotors.

  75. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MerfishSandwich says:

    Are you saying you need TP for your bunghole?

  76. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ken Cornett says:

    The guy I bought a lot of Amazon or ebay and pick up the stuff would work but it didn't so now he's got to pay twice for the same repair that's what you get for buying junk off of eBay and Amazon go to Napa or O'Reilly's or someplace like that and get the stuff don't buy the crap off of eBay and Amazon because she's going to get ripped off and going to have to pay for it twice especially the shop he took it to probably wouldn't a good shot what interruptible and didn't care should have brought it to you all right you have a good day I wish you luck getting that crap out of

  77. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joe Briggs says:

    O man that would of been nice a welding video.

  78. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jimmy aber says:

    Not a grinder, a bench top quick lathe.

  79. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dennis Harvey says:

    Certainly worth posting: seeing the special tool and the thread tapper encouraged me to buy a thread tapper.

  80. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Obwan Kenobi says:

    your video reminded me a need a set of those o2 sensor thread chasers. But I noticed amazon sells an O2 sensor retapping/heli coil kit – thats easier than welding on a new bung is some cases.

    ABN Oxygen Sensor Kit – 10pc Chrome Molybdenum Oxygen Sensor Socket Repair Set for Repairing Damaged Lambda Threads
    $31.99

  81. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Relay TeK says:

    what is this nonsense with a cup/collar on an O2 Sensor..?

  82. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pew Ski says:

    TRQ is a brand you can find almost everywhere. They make all kind of parts.

  83. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Garth Clark says:

    Shops are amazing…I know of a good amount of DIY ers who do better work than many shops. This is one fantastic example…charging for OEM parts then installing the cheap stuff. It doesn't stop there as if that isn't good enough for profits, they damage the new parts 100% by cross threading…some technicians need to find another career especially if they can't gain the tallent needed to thread things together without cross threading not one but two sensors on the same job. You have to really try hard to get it that bad. REFUND please.

  84. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark Anderson says:

    I bought a Walker O2 sensor, so far so good.

  85. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ken DAVIS says:

    LIKE DAD SAID. A Morphodite. You damned Kid's! No go down and get me the Right/Correct Part and through this Morphodite in that Garbage can right over there! Stop using this Junk! You want this Fixed, bring it to me. You just want it to Work???? Go Elsewhere!

  86. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars nowr2run says:

    TRQ ( IN THIS CASE ) means, TORQUE IT IN THERE ANY WAY YOU CAN.

  87. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bobbg says:

    Before ya stick the o2 in there can ya see daylight from one end to the other. I mean shit ya can take a wire brush to one and make it look replaced, why change 02s its not necessary unless it broken.
    Always request receipts where old products came from, sometimes its ok to use aftermarket as long as the specs are the same a replacement factory cat on my 2001 celica is about a grand.
    The cars over 20 years old if you look at nada value is only worth 4k max but it has almost 300k miles on it.
    Its not worth putting a 1k dollar part on.
    Even a aftermarket cat is 350 bucks.
    How often I drive and the reason for a new one has to be looked at I put about 1 to 3k a year on the car now. Its cost me about 6mpg keeping the original cat on the car. We don't get emissions tests here. So ive got to weight out the cost vers repayment in a fixed unit
    At this point it dosnt matter.

    People rush right out and do repairs to cars without anlizing the end result.
    And put 1200 dollars worth of tires on a car with a bad transmission is it worth it?
    That 2001 Honda civic will never be a collectors item. Go find decent used tires that have plenty of tread and less then 3 years old. If the tires 5 years old its not worth much.

  88. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Stephen Gordon says:

    I hate to say it but I had a similar experience with my pathfinder, two different shops worked on my exhaust both of them did crappy work which I had to fix myself ,I was was pissed to say the least !

  89. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Obwan Kenobi says:

    TRQ is a brand that A1Auto carries. I've gotten stuff from them before and it is generally good quality.
    Looks like the other shop nerds to invest in a set of O2 thread chasers instead of just cranking those sensors in lol.

  90. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars James Anderson says:

    That sensor is worse leaning than the leaning tower of pizza. Glad they found y'all.

  91. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matt Rose says:

    TRQ is a brand sold by 1A Auto

  92. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Karl Goebeler says:

    TKO. Technical Knock Out LOL

  93. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Karl Goebeler says:

    Caught the message Taking care of MOM at the moment. Thanks for the offer. (Shes 88 heading for 89)

  94. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Graham Leduc says:

    That O2 sensor in that manifold makes me cringe.

  95. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 907bear says:

    Downstream O/2 sensors or scam compliance monitoring system.

  96. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Frankreddy62 says:

    TRQ = Trusted Reliable Quality Auto parts….. Aftermarket junk

  97. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jet936 says:

    TRQ? Totally Rubbish Quality

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