Oil Sending Unit Change Out Tips Please.....
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '10
Oil Sending Unit Change Out Tips Please.....
When Changing Out The Oil Sending Unit, do I need to drain the oil, and is teflon tape or permatex used on the threads ?...My guess is yes and teflon tape.
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Teflon tape is fine. Why would you drain the oil? There is no oil at the pressure fitting when the engine is off. You might get a little drip or two but nothing will come pouring out.
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Don't have to drain the oil. NO teflon tape as it can interfere with the electrical conductivity to ground. A small amount of oil based pipe cement is OK - I use Rectorseal on all pipe threads where teflon is a no-no.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '10
I never changed one out before , so I didn't know if the oil would fly out or what...All of the oil is in the pan and filter at that point so I guess it stands to reason that no oil would come out......
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Le Mans Master
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From: East Aurora N.Y.
St. Jude Donor '10
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Le Mans Master
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From: East Aurora N.Y.
St. Jude Donor '10
....oh those nasty plumbing problems !
