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Damage to O2 sensor if I cut exhaust pipes?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by MK44, Sep 29, 2015.

  1. Sep 29, 2015 at 8:03 PM
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    MK44

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    I am going to be removing/replacing my transmission with a new transmission and transfer case soon but have a question about the exhaust. The pipes are in the way right now and rusted pretty hard core so un-bolting is not an option.... will it do any damage to the o2 sensors if I cut the pipes off behind the cats at the closest hanger? My intent is to get a new exhaust system and headers down the road but for now I just want it out of the way...
     
  2. Sep 29, 2015 at 8:10 PM
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    Wow!, Just curious why a 2010 needs a new tranny and Xfer case? As far as cutting off the pipes and the affect it will have on your O2 sensors depends on what state you live in. Why not replace O2's at the same time so everything is up to snuff at the same time? Or are you talking bout the 2002? Big difference. Otherwise Ditto.
     
  3. Sep 29, 2015 at 8:15 PM
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    If what you are planning to do is cut the pipes and then simply use a sleeve or such to weld them back in, it shouldn't hurt anything. I assume this is on your 02 Tundra? Don't remember exactly where all the O2 sensors are (there is like 4 of them), but as long as you put things back close to where they were all should work fine.
     
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  4. Sep 30, 2015 at 4:09 AM
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    Yeah 02 not 10...part of 4wd conversion is putting in new transmission... the only mod for 2010 is a line x bedliner
     
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