Oil Sending Unit....Help!
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Oil Sending Unit....Help!
Okay guys and gals. I've read the sticky/threads in C5 Tech, but I'm not sure I'm wanting to tackle this job myself.
Any idea how many $$'s the stealership will gouge me to replace this? Also, does it really hurt to drive it with a bad sending unit?
Any idea how many $$'s the stealership will gouge me to replace this? Also, does it really hurt to drive it with a bad sending unit?
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Doesn't hurt anything to drive with a bad sender.
Dealer will hit you about $350 to install the $40 part
There is a thread posted on the Forum somewhere on how to cut the plastic under the windshield wiper cowling to access the OS with out removing the intake.
I did it a couple of months ago on a guys C5. It was very easy.
Dealer will hit you about $350 to install the $40 part
There is a thread posted on the Forum somewhere on how to cut the plastic under the windshield wiper cowling to access the OS with out removing the intake.
I did it a couple of months ago on a guys C5. It was very easy.
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Doesn't hurt anything to drive with a bad sender.
Dealer will hit you about $350 to install the $40 part
There is a thread posted on the Forum somewhere on how to cut the plastic under the windshield wiper cowling to access the OS with out removing the intake.
I did it a couple of months ago on a guys C5. It was very easy.
Dealer will hit you about $350 to install the $40 part
There is a thread posted on the Forum somewhere on how to cut the plastic under the windshield wiper cowling to access the OS with out removing the intake.
I did it a couple of months ago on a guys C5. It was very easy.
You're good! I just called the dealer and they quoted $350.00, plus maybe a few gaskets, etc.He said the same also, that it wouldn't hurt to drive it as long as it is not leaking (which it isn't).
I may just have to try the "cut" method.
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The key to the "cutting" method is to cut the hole larger then you think you need. I cut about 1 1/2 " x 4". Should have made it 2" x 6". When your done you put the piece in with RTV and you never see it after you put the cowl back on. Nice thing is you can just cut the RTV if you need to change the sender again.
Only real trick was getting a thin wall socket as there is a bolt right next to the sender that requires the use of a thinwall socket. I ended up buying a $8 socket and grinding the wall thinner to fit. About 5 minutes with my dremel.
Took me about an hour to change it including the time to grind the socket and put away my tools.
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I have also read that the Delco sending unit will fail. There is a non USA produced sending unit that works best.
I need to change mine. Been driving it for almost a year. I have not seen the thread where you can change it without removing the intake. Would love to see that one!
I need to change mine. Been driving it for almost a year. I have not seen the thread where you can change it without removing the intake. Would love to see that one!
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The one I changed was leaking from the sender thru to the electrical plug connection and was just a little wet around the wires. It was not dripping that you could see on the ground or anything.
The key to the "cutting" method is to cut the hole larger then you think you need. I cut about 1 1/2 " x 4". Should have made it 2" x 6". When your done you put the piece in with RTV and you never see it after you put the cowl back on. Nice thing is you can just cut the RTV if you need to change the sender again.
Only real trick was getting a thin wall socket as there is a bolt right next to the sender that requires the use of a thinwall socket. I ended up buying a $8 socket and grinding the wall thinner to fit. About 5 minutes with my dremel.
Took me about an hour to change it including the time to grind the socket and put away my tools.
The key to the "cutting" method is to cut the hole larger then you think you need. I cut about 1 1/2 " x 4". Should have made it 2" x 6". When your done you put the piece in with RTV and you never see it after you put the cowl back on. Nice thing is you can just cut the RTV if you need to change the sender again.
Only real trick was getting a thin wall socket as there is a bolt right next to the sender that requires the use of a thinwall socket. I ended up buying a $8 socket and grinding the wall thinner to fit. About 5 minutes with my dremel.
Took me about an hour to change it including the time to grind the socket and put away my tools.
I just have a hard time thinking about cutting a hole in the vette, but to save $400.00, I just may.
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I have also read that the Delco sending unit will fail. There is a non USA produced sending unit that works best.
I need to change mine. Been driving it for almost a year. I have not seen the thread where you can change it without removing the intake. Would love to see that one!
I need to change mine. Been driving it for almost a year. I have not seen the thread where you can change it without removing the intake. Would love to see that one!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1588172
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It's in this thread. Kind of long, but VERY informative. You'll have to read thru it to find the method for cutting the cowl though.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1588172
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1588172
I might be missing it, but I don't see where it says how or where to cut the hole...
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Only real trick was getting a thin wall socket as there is a bolt right next to the sender that requires the use of a thinwall socket. I ended up buying a $8 socket and grinding the wall thinner to fit. About 5 minutes with my dremel.
Took me about an hour to change it including the time to grind the socket and put away my tools.
Took me about an hour to change it including the time to grind the socket and put away my tools.
I had already purchased a socket at Sears to destroy and stumbled across this one.
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Here you go. It's very easy. The hole is cut just left of center (drivers side of center.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1588172&page=4
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1588172&page=4
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Here you go. It's very easy. The hole is cut just left of center (drivers side of center.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1588172&page=4
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1588172&page=4
Thanks!
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It did not take me more than 2 1/2 hrs following Vectorz detailed instructions.
I'd gladly spend more time than that rather than cutting a hole in my baby.
I'm sure that now that I know what I'm doing It could do it in 2 hrs or less.
10K miles since the change. I put in the AC/Delco part.... meticulously cleaned the connectors and torqued it to exactly 15 ft-lbs.
While under the intake, I cleaned out some carbon deposits
I'd gladly spend more time than that rather than cutting a hole in my baby.
I'm sure that now that I know what I'm doing It could do it in 2 hrs or less.
10K miles since the change. I put in the AC/Delco part.... meticulously cleaned the connectors and torqued it to exactly 15 ft-lbs.
While under the intake, I cleaned out some carbon deposits
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It did not take me more than 2 1/2 hrs following Vectorz detailed instructions.
I'd gladly spend more time than that rather than cutting a hole in my baby.
I'm sure that now that I know what I'm doing It could do it in 2 hrs or less.
10K miles since the change. I put in the AC/Delco part.... meticulously cleaned the connectors and torqued it to exactly 15 ft-lbs.
While under the intake, I cleaned out some carbon deposits
I'd gladly spend more time than that rather than cutting a hole in my baby.
I'm sure that now that I know what I'm doing It could do it in 2 hrs or less.
10K miles since the change. I put in the AC/Delco part.... meticulously cleaned the connectors and torqued it to exactly 15 ft-lbs.
While under the intake, I cleaned out some carbon deposits
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I personally think its easier to just pull the manifold. It took me about an hour to do it. It was my first time. My cousin has worked on quite a few vettes, dealer tech. He gave me a little tip on the sensor, tighten it down until the crush washer crushes flat and then give it a small tug. You do not have to disconnect the fuel line or replace the intake gaskets. Ive gone almost 500 miles and gage is still working fine.........
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As for other parts to consider while the intake is off. On my '98 I replaced the PCV hose assembly and the small vaccum hose in the rear of the intake needed to be lengthened for ease of reinstallation. I used the old intake gaskets over again no trouble 2,000 miles later.
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