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Sep 12, 2020 | 09:21 AM

#21

K9Leader

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From: Newark Delaware

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Originally Posted by Morrison158

Thanks Rob. Need to have mine replaced soon, its leaking. I would appreciate anything you can share. Pretty sure i can do it myself, with a little help. Particularly interested in a remote location to make the next replacement easier.

PM me with an email and I can send it.
Rob

Sep 12, 2020 | 09:34 AM

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tabbruzz

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From: Central NJ

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Originally Posted by Stingroo

They're all the same Chinese crap in different colored boxes. Just get the one from the parts store with the lifetime warranty so you're only paying for the part once.

if one does the relocation kit as I have done then it doesn't matter how crappy the sensor is as it's a 5 min swap....cheers

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Sep 12, 2020 | 09:37 AM

#23

tabbruzz

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Originally Posted by jdmvette

My sending unit went out again last week. I originally replaced it somewhere around 2005 so it lasted a good while.

I ordered this relocation line that was fairly inexpensive and should prevent going thru the hassle in another 15 years or so.

there are other posts on the forum with the exact parts needed for less the half the cost...for those who want to save a few bucks.

Sep 12, 2020 | 08:20 PM

#24

ibrockn

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From: Tijeras, New Mexico

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Originally Posted by grasshopper645

Am I the only person who's replaced the sender without pulling the intake?? just use a swivel adapter and a deep socket, reach in with long needle nose pliers to pull the connector off. Bit of a pita to get it back on, but easier then pulling the intake lol.

This what I did as well.

Sep 12, 2020 | 08:56 PM

#25

Morrison158

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I sure would like to know more about relocating the oil pressure sending unit. I need to do mine soon.

Sep 12, 2020 | 09:17 PM

#26

pjdbm

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From: Long Island New York

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Originally Posted by Morrison158

I sure would like to know more about relocating the oil pressure sending unit. I need to do mine soon.

here is a start https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-for-50-a.html

Sep 13, 2020 | 12:01 AM

#27

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Originally Posted by grasshopper645

In my case, I had several other things I wanted/needed to do that would require pulling the manifold. I had cracked the PCV hard lines (which had become brittle over the years) trying to install a new PCV valve and to replace the hard line unit, the intake has to come off. I was pondering doing it when my oil pressure sender went out. Then, once I had decided to pull it, I also decided to replace the knock sensors and their wiring harness and the AIR check valves. Also decided to put in an oil catch can, although that doesn't require intake manifold removal.

Sep 13, 2020 | 03:14 PM

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mrwick01

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I removed the plastic cover that has the stops for the windshield wipers under that plastic piece. I cut a small square hole in the second plastic piece right above tie unit. Bought a sending unit socket(there is a special socket for it) and had the unit out and the new one installed in about 5 minutes. I had a piece of stiff black vinyl covered the hole back up and you would never know there was a hole cut. I was to cheap to pay the dealer over 800 to do it.

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Sep 14, 2020 | 04:17 PM

#29

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Originally Posted by mrwick01

That is one of the ways to do it and there is info online on how to do it. I would just be uncomfortable putting a hole in a place where water could get through, especially that could get into the valley between the heads. Glad I took the opportunity to learn something new.

Sep 14, 2020 | 06:33 PM

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mrwick01

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The place where I cut the hole has another cover right on top of it plus I covered the hole back up. Do not believe any water would get into the engine, JUst may way of saving 800 bucks and would not do anything to my Vette that cause a problem on purpose.