Problem 1: fixed.
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Racer
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Problem 1: fixed.
So I bought a C5 the other day and it has a few minor issues. Today, I had the first one fixed.
After looking at a few YouTube vids, I brought the car to my cousin who works in a local repair shop. I showed him a video of a guy changing out the oil pressure sending unit without removing the intake manifold or cutting the part under the wiper assembly.
He got to work and an hour later the job was done and the problem is fixed.
The part was $53 and the shop charged my $73 in labor.
This is a job I would've done myself if the weather wasn't so shitty. I don't have a garage (but the car is kept under a car port).
So for $126 I have the peace of mind knowing what my oil pressure is. Next I'll have to diagnose the AC and cruise control issues.
Here is a link to the YouTube video that will show you how to do it:
I'm loving this car so far. It makes me miss my C4 a bit less.
After looking at a few YouTube vids, I brought the car to my cousin who works in a local repair shop. I showed him a video of a guy changing out the oil pressure sending unit without removing the intake manifold or cutting the part under the wiper assembly.
He got to work and an hour later the job was done and the problem is fixed.
The part was $53 and the shop charged my $73 in labor.
This is a job I would've done myself if the weather wasn't so shitty. I don't have a garage (but the car is kept under a car port).
So for $126 I have the peace of mind knowing what my oil pressure is. Next I'll have to diagnose the AC and cruise control issues.
Here is a link to the YouTube video that will show you how to do it:
I'm loving this car so far. It makes me miss my C4 a bit less.
Last edited by Alien c4; Jan 3, 2017 at 04:16 PM.
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Nice! I need mine replaced, but I won't try it myself. A buddy has a shop and he quoted me about twice that amount, but that's removing the intake.
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Show your buddy the video and maybe he can do better on the price.
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He runs a shop...the more he can charge, the better for him. He won't be interested in shorter time!
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Good to have a competent resource
Glad you have a go too guy. The C5 is head and shoulders above the C4, and your C4 will quickly become a distant memory.
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Thanks for posting that video link. I've saved it for when I end up having to replace my OPS unit.
