Maybe put a bucket to catch the oil, then take it to walmart to recycle it.
Or at the very least, put some newspaper down.
But yeah, I would remove the sensor, clean everything up, and reinstall it with thread sealer on the threads.
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08-06-2008
Maybe put a bucket to catch the oil, then take it to walmart to recycle it.
Or at the very least, put some newspaper down.
But yeah, I would remove the sensor, clean everything up, and reinstall it with thread sealer on the threads.
08-06-2008
^What he said.
I would also try to clean the general area of where it screws in either before you remove the sensor or after its be removed and reinstalled to make sure the aluminum filter elbow is not cracked or broken.
Give the area a good soaking of brake cleaner and a light scrubbing with a small brush and wash clean with a hose and see if you can see anything hidden under the mess. If you don't see anything, the hopefully the sensor threads were just not sealed good and allowing it to leak.
To reseal the sensor I would use Teflon tape.
~F~
08-06-2008
well the sensor is messed up i think,oil comes out of it. not the other part.
can i buy it new? or how do i replace this part?
08-07-2008
The connector in that picture......would still be fine.
the internals of the sending unit itself blew out. a new sending unit is around 30 bucks...or less.
just put sealer on the threads and screw it back into the housing. and reconnect the connector.
you should be good to go.
08-07-2008
What he said...Originally Posted by UR LOSN
It is the oil pressure sensor that is bad. Not the wiring connector.
Buy a new sensor then in that case, and replace it.
08-07-2008
-_-
its hot today and i was struggling with the oil pressure switch. they didnt have any in stock so im just gonna put some of dat tape.
but the struggle is still going on since the oil line is in the way >:-\
and i cant take it out of the way, its like if it was screwed on with one of those pressure things ...
08-07-2008
any tips on how to take it off so i have enough room to fit in a wrench.
08-08-2008
ok well i ordered the sensor for tommorw and hopefully by noon i got it running.
thanks
08-08-2008
I used a little Teflon tape on the upper portion of threads...to help seal it. you want it tight, but not TOO tight where you are forcing it to the point where you ruin the threads.....
take your time, do a good job. it all pays off.....
08-08-2008
nd wat id u ruin the threads? do i need a new one?
08-08-2008
Can you translate this into English please? That is really hard to read and comprehend.
08-08-2008
well i just recently purchased the item.
and well i put on the tape you guys said and it still wont stop leaking. tried it again and again with new tape and still keeps on leaking.
this time where it screws on to.
08-08-2008
ok well i found why its leaking on the sides now.
it has to crack running along the inside.
ok well i saw that u can probably replace this big part? but you would have to take lots of things apart.
is that so??
08-09-2008
Looks like you tightened it too much and cracked the aluminum housing. Pretty much all you need to do is snug it up once you put the tape around the threads of the sending unit.
You will have to take the 2 bolts that hold the oil filter housing off and buy a gasket and a new oil filter housing. Look for the housing in a junk yard and you can purchase the gasket from the link in the above quote.
08-09-2008
ok well i found why its leaking on the sides now.
it has to crack running along the inside.
ok well i saw that u can probably replace this big part? but you would have to take lots of things apart.
is that so??
I would either hit up your local junk yard or contact Ed for a replacement elbow.
moradpartscompany.com
I have one here on a spare engine I would sell you if you don't have any luck.
Simple bolt on replacement. If you can remove the old one, and clean the old gasket off, and degrease the mating surfaces well, then the installment is simple as pie.
~F~
08-09-2008
sorry, i guess i dont know my own strength. lol
well how much would you charge me for the replacement elbow? [GR8racingfool]
since i dnt know any ed...
and the gasket ill get right to it
08-11-2008
Oh....you will get to know ED. Hes the Grand Prix Parts whore. Ed's an awesome guy, and one hell of a life savor at times.
His new web site and contact info:
Morad Parts Company - 3800 Motors, Transaxles, & Stock Parts
I'd sell you mine for like $20.00 shipped to your door.
~F~
08-12-2008
sounds like a GR8 deal!
how do we do this transaction?
08-12-2008
I'll send ya a PM and go from there.
~F~
08-13-2008
alright well i sent you a email on your yahoo account.
mean while i wait for that part to come in, im trying to take off the oil filter elbow
any help? anything i should be careful with???
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