Oil leak - sender unit?
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Oil leak - sender unit?
Is it possible that the huge oil leak I have that uses nearly a quart a day is caused by a faulty oil pressure sending unit? The guage works but I noticed the sending unit is covered in fresh oil. Was thinking my main oil seal was shot but maybe not. Is this even possible?
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RE: Oil leak - sender unit?
Hmm...could this be responsible for a slow leak at all? It's been mentioned that this can be a source for huge leaks, but is it possible for this to leak in smaller doses?
I've got an '87 with some leak issues as well, but nothing that major as far as the quantity of oil being leaked.
I've got an '87 with some leak issues as well, but nothing that major as far as the quantity of oil being leaked.
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RE: Oil leak - sender unit?
Before installing the new pressure sending unit, I thought I would check to see that it was really the source of my leak. I disconnected the connector and started the engine. I could see oil being pumped out the top of the connector pins so I knew the unit needed to be replaced.
Had to buy a special socket for removing sending units as none of my deep sockets worked and I couldn't get a wrench in the space. The socket only cost $5.00 and what a snap to replace. Just unscrew, wipe the area clean and screw in the new sending unit. Hook up all connections and test. The operation took less than 10 minutes and the patient is just like new.
Had to buy a special socket for removing sending units as none of my deep sockets worked and I couldn't get a wrench in the space. The socket only cost $5.00 and what a snap to replace. Just unscrew, wipe the area clean and screw in the new sending unit. Hook up all connections and test. The operation took less than 10 minutes and the patient is just like new.
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"Had to buy a special socket for removing sending units as none of my deep sockets worked and I couldn't get a wrench in the space. The socket only cost $5.00 and what a snap to replace."
Where did you find the special socket? Mine is in there tight and my socket won't grip it, figure the correct socket for it might ease the pain.
Where did you find the special socket? Mine is in there tight and my socket won't grip it, figure the correct socket for it might ease the pain.