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Going to tackle replacing my oil pressure sender this weekend. My question is, should I go with the original AC Delco replacement or go with an aftermarket
I don't think it really matters, they are all at risk of failing. Just keep your receipt handy in the event it fails early.
I replaced and relocated mine 13k miles / 1.5 years ago with this one from O'Reilly's: https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b...280014/4506406
That was my choice because of the one year warranty. It's been working just fine.
Also highly recommend to relocate it. The lifespan could very well increase, and replacement is substantially easier in the event it fails again.
Whichever one you choose and however you choose to change it - DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN IT.
proper torque is very important. Also, as was mentioned relocating is far better. I did mine over 10 years ago using the Buick sensor and has worked perfect ever since.
Did mine a couple of years ago and put in a relocation kit. I used this one - expensive but high quality and the gauge through the fuel rail cover is way cool: https://www.dpecorvettes.com/oil-pre...elocation.html
They're all bound to fail. Get the parts store one with the lifetime warranty so if it does fail again (and eventually, it will) you don't come out of pocket for the part again.
The job isn't difficult. It's basically a maintenance item on these.
I've had my parts store one for a year now - so far so good.
Did mine a couple of years ago and put in a relocation kit. I used this one - expensive but high quality and the gauge through the fuel rail cover is way cool: https://www.dpecorvettes.com/oil-pre...elocation.html
I replaced mine twice-once with a brass unit from AZ that lasted about 2 years and the one on there now is an AC Delco that has an aluminum base. Go with the AC Delco due to alum to alum seats better and transfers heat much better, and where they sit on the engine the heat plays a big part in longevity. As mentioned, torque the sensor gently to 26 FT LBS and do not use any teflon tape. By the way, I went the "Cut the cowl" method and I'm glad I did as the second replacement only took me about 30 mins.
I replaced mine twice-once with a brass unit from AZ that lasted about 2 years and the one on there now is an AC Delco that has an aluminum base. Go with the AC Delco due to alum to alum seats better and transfers heat much better, and where they sit on the engine the heat plays a big part in longevity. As mentioned, torque the sensor gently to 26 FT LBS and do not use any teflon tape. By the way, I went the "Cut the cowl" method and I'm glad I did as the second replacement only took me about 30 mins.
