c5 Problem with oil gage
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c5 Problem with oil gage
Ok I am having problem with my c5 .[I] put oil in and is still alittle low and when I started it and drove about a mile the oil gage went up to 80 and it is uaslly at 40 ,Any idea as to what I need to look at?
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If you pull the Drivers side engine cover, you can see the top of the sensor. There is a small triangle void formed in the rear by the shape of the intake manifold. I was able to easily access the sensor with a deep socket and universal joint. It was literally a 10 minute job. Maybe I just got lucky.
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If you pull the Drivers side engine cover, you can see the top of the sensor. There is a small triangle void formed in the rear by the shape of the intake manifold. I was able to easily access the sensor with a deep socket and universal joint. It was literally a 10 minute job. Maybe I just got lucky.
dude, i've looked at it. yes, i can see the plug on the top of the sensor, but i can't reach it with anything except something that might pull the wires loose forever. i held the socket up to that triangle void you speak of and i see no way you could see what you were doing once that thing is between you and the sensor. i am not a believer.
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so, to be clear, you reached down there, pulled the plug off the top of the sensor, snaked a 1-1/16 deep socket on some kind of swivel down there, loosened the sensor, retrieved it, sent the new sensor down there, lined it up, got the thread started, tightened it up with that big azz deep socket again, and reattached the plug on top - in ten minutes. right?
dude, i've looked at it. yes, i can see the plug on the top of the sensor, but i can't reach it with anything except something that might pull the wires loose forever. i held the socket up to that triangle void you speak of and i see no way you could see what you were doing once that thing is between you and the sensor. i am not a believer.
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dude, i've looked at it. yes, i can see the plug on the top of the sensor, but i can't reach it with anything except something that might pull the wires loose forever. i held the socket up to that triangle void you speak of and i see no way you could see what you were doing once that thing is between you and the sensor. i am not a believer.
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I need to do this also, I will definately not remove anything, if it is in fact possible to get it done in such a way, the force is strong with me... I'll post a thread w/ pics if I succeed, I'm a HUGE supporting member of the duct tape/JB weld/crazy glue/ghetto-rig everything fanclub but no thx on the vette...
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After being called out..I decided to revisit my repair. The only thing I would add, depending on where your clip on the sensor is pointing (i.e. how tight the sensor is) may cause some difficulty. If the clip is facing away from you (its pointing towards the passenger side) use a coat hangar or similar fancy tool to pop the clip while lifting up on the connector.
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Most likely the oil pressure sending unit is going/gone bad. I've got some Word files that detail the replacement and/or relocation procedure for the sensor. If you'd like a copy, PM me your e-mail address.
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If you pull the Drivers side engine cover, you can see the top of the sensor. There is a small triangle void formed in the rear by the shape of the intake manifold. I was able to easily access the sensor with a deep socket and universal joint. It was literally a 10 minute job. Maybe I just got lucky.
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C5 problem with oil gage
Had the same problem with my '00 C5 and had it repaired at the Chevrolet dealer in Derry, NH. Said they would have to pull the intake manifold off, etc., but when I picked it up, they told me they were able to get to the sensor without pulling the manifold. They charged me the same price as if they had pulled the manifold, with the exception of the gaskets. 
The Chevy mechanic apparently reads the Forum for info on Vettes, huh?
