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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 02:23 AM
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some sort of sensor behind the block off i made for the egr valve. the plastic piece is broken and its just sitting there about to fall off at any given time(you can pull it right off)

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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 03:06 AM
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I believe what the arrow is pointing to is the oil pressure transmitter.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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i couldnt find a thing about oil pressure transmitters in my manual. thank you!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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i couldnt find a thing about oil pressure transmitters in my manual. thank you!
try looking up oil pressure sending unit
 
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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nothing in my Haynes manual....wast of money. i need a real Mopar manual
 
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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nothing in my Haynes manual....wast of money. i need a real Mopar manual
You might be able to find it in the factory service manual or wiring diagrams, there are links to download them in the FAQ sticky at the top of this section
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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yep, thats the oil sending unit, it will make lots of smoke and leak alot of oil if it pops, so you will def. want to replace it, lol
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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yup ill be getting a new one. theres enough tiny leaks as is lol
 
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