Hello guys, just an update I bought a new sensor from my local motor factors, fitted it and the engine light is off so I am very pleased. It took a few weeks but saved money and learned a lot. The part was a Denso (DOX-1419), here is the old vs new for anyone interested: Thanks everyone for your tim...

So I drove it home this evening and had a go with the stiff bar and it came off with barely any resistance!

I am so pleased, now I know I can order the part and replace it.

I think the part number is: 8627599, do you guys have a reliable website you use to check part numbers?

Well, I heated and cooled it 4 times and tried but... no success.

I have acquired a stiff breaker bar (mine is ratchet) and will try again.

Kroil or PB Blaster are pretty expensive in the UK, so will investigate the light oil / acetone option.

Thanks again

So I tried it after 3 days of morning / nightly penetrating oil soakings and it will not budge. I have a 22mm socket with a slit for the wires as I wanted to be sure I could get it off first before committing to wrecking the sensor (in case I need to get it to a mechanic after all...) I have acquire...

Thanks, I have some penetrating oil - if that doesn't work I'll get a blow torch.

Yes it looks pretty easy to get at.

Thanks for your reply

Thanks for your reply Oragex, Yes, I watched that video when I was researching and the sensor is in a slightly different position to mine, I am guessing this is because it is Right hand drive (my original post was misleading - had my left and right mixed up :roll: ). Anyway, I have just received the...

Hello, This is my first Volvo and first post so any advice you can give would be much appreciated. I have a V70 2002 150k miles Right hand drive with a P0130 Engine code. (-P0130: O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1 (Powertrain, Generic)) I have confirmed with a local mechanic that the front O2 sensor...