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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 01:10 PM
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On my 05 Neon SXT I have an oil leak, although I can see the oil and dye I am unable to locate the exact location of the leak(s). I ran some dye through and ran it out on the high way and used a UV light to trace it, almost 96% sure some of it is leaking out the pan gasket but I am also seeing dye spots above the axle near the center behind the engine. I do see a few sensors up there but I am not sure what they go to or anything. Any suggestions of were else to look?

Not seeing any leaks from the valve cover gasket.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 03:56 PM
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Maybe check your rear main seal? My brother always had issues with his...
 
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 04:13 PM
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Reached into the back and felt for the oil pressure sensor (or hope it was the oil pressure sensor) and did get some dye on my hands. Will possibly taking it back over to my Dad's to see if we can't take it down for sure. Will check the main seal there.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 08:24 PM
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Any advice on getting the oil sender connector off? Was able to get the red tab pulled but not able to remove the connector.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2014 | 08:03 AM
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Remove the battery. Makes it a lot easier to get to that oil pressure sensor.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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I will remove the battery and see if it helps; been getting access reaching straight back (removed a vacuum hose). So does any one have advice for getting this connector off?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 05:44 AM
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its just a connector male to female pull it like you mean it you did press the tab down right not only is there a red slide clip but you still have the press and pull
 
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 07:18 AM
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Got the issue resolved the other night 1/2(?) oil leaks resolved!

Ty for the advice guys!
 
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