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Apr 20, 2011 | 05:16 PM

Azriel

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oil temperature sender/sensor

I'm going to replace mine while I'm changing my oil today. Can anyone tell me if the one on autozone is the right one for my 88? I miss knowing my oil temp.

autozone.com/autozone/parts/Duralast-Oil-Temperature-Switch/1988-Chevrolet-Corvette/_/N-ihrqxZ93yso?counter=0&filterByKeyWord=oi l+temperature&fromString=search&itemIden tifier=103791_0_0_

edit: Autozone, Advance Auto, O'reilly's, Zip, and Corvette Central no longer carries said item. Any ideas where to find one?

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Apr 20, 2011 | 07:02 PM

JackDidley

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I was recently searching ebay and found a couple.

Apr 20, 2011 | 07:16 PM

Azriel

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Quote:

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I was recently searching ebay and found a couple.

That's the one place I didn't think to look. How much was it? Autozone listed theirs as $20, Advance as $45, and anywhere else I've found one has been $100 or up.

Apr 20, 2011 | 07:35 PM

JackDidley

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Its been a couple weeks, but I think $40.

Apr 20, 2011 | 08:07 PM

C4Betts

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I just got one from Advance for $45 and it is working properly in my '89.

May 28, 2012 | 10:25 PM

gunnerjuju

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i need to replace mine and i am at a quandary. I've seen them as low as 19.99 at autozone (temp switch) to up to $100 ecklers. what did you end using

May 29, 2012 | 01:10 AM

Azriel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gunnerjuju

i need to replace mine and i am at a quandary. I've seen them as low as 19.99 at autozone (temp switch) to up to $100 ecklers. what did you end using

Try to actually purchase the one from autozone. Last I saw, it was "out of stock" and seems to be permanently so. I haven't actually found one for less than $100 and I'm not willing to pay that much for a sensor so I can know how hot my oil is.

But with hindsight, I may have known my blown head gasket was coming if I had the sensor.

If you do find a reasonably priced unit, say $20-40, let me know so I can get one too

May 29, 2012 | 09:18 PM

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Rockauto lists 2 different units. Airtex and Standard Motor.

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May 29, 2012 | 10:12 PM

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Quote:

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Rockauto lists 2 different units. Airtex and Standard Motor.

I have used Airtex for a few sensors on other cars with good results.

May 31, 2012 | 09:51 PM

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gunnerjuju

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Well I got July and all I needed rondo was clean the reseat. I feel $100 richer

Jun 1, 2012 | 05:14 PM

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You can buy A C Delco parts from Amazon.com. The sender you need is $14. and some change plus shipping. Do a Google search for ACD # or original GM Part # and Amazon will show up on lead page.

Jun 1, 2012 | 10:32 PM

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Benny42

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The AutoZone sensor works perfectly in my '86L. I gambled the $20 a few weeks ago
& am pleased to say the oil temp works fine.

Jun 1, 2012 | 10:43 PM

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hitmanpty

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i have to get that sensor for my 86. i just check autozone and amazone. none of the sensors are the one my car use.
if any body find one that dont cost one million dollar let me know

Jun 1, 2012 | 11:34 PM

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illenema

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Spend a few bucks and by Gm part or delphi.
There is a difference much more accurate.

Jun 2, 2012 | 06:36 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JM95

You can buy A C Delco parts from Amazon.com. The sender you need is $14. and some change plus shipping. Do a Google search for ACD # or original GM Part # and Amazon will show up on lead page.

I just did a search on Amazon to see if this was correct. The item found for $14.00 was a "Oil pressure sensor" not a Temp sensor..The place below at least has them in stock, but not cheap..I paid $80.00 4 years ago for mine....WW

http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1981-1989.html

Last edited by WW7; Jun 2, 2012 at 06:57 AM.