Oil Sending Unit
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Oil Sending Unit
Do these go bad often? My gauge has been maxed out since I bought it and I when asked about at Corvette Specialty the reply was “we won’t fix them anymore. They’re a bitch to get at and they seem to just go bad again in a couple of months……”
Is this a known C5 issue? Is there a reliable aftermarket replacement sending unit? Suggestions?
Is this a known C5 issue? Is there a reliable aftermarket replacement sending unit? Suggestions?
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yes it's a common thing, i don't know about every few monthes though, I'm also unaway of any aftermarket units. I do suggest you do a little reasarch and replace it yourself, it's really not all too bad of a job
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I thought this said FUEL not oil! What a dumbazzz! Sorry - I have no answer to your question! :o
Last edited by blacksedan87; Nov 16, 2004 at 04:44 PM.
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Man, what a lazy tech. It's not a difficult job. Our very own Evil-Twin has even done a Tech Tip on how to swap it (linked below). DIY and save some serious change. 
Oil pressure sensor replacement
Arrow points to sensor. Don't worry - you don't have to pull the motor half apart to get to it.
Oil pressure sensor replacement
Arrow points to sensor. Don't worry - you don't have to pull the motor half apart to get to it.
Last edited by Patches; Nov 16, 2004 at 05:12 PM.
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Juts replaced mine last weekend.
Someone said that you just need to pull the intake out a bit.
But I don't think you be able to replace it without taking off the intake.
Well, the new sensor got 1 year warranty so I hope it lasts 1 year
Someone said that you just need to pull the intake out a bit.
But I don't think you be able to replace it without taking off the intake.
Well, the new sensor got 1 year warranty so I hope it lasts 1 year
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Originally Posted by Patches
Man, what a lazy tech. It's not a difficult job. Our very own Evil-Twin has even done a Tech Tip on how to swap it (linked below). DIY and save some serious change.
Oil pressure sensor replacement
Arrow points to sensor. Don't worry - you don't have to pull the motor half apart to get to it.
Oil pressure sensor replacement
Arrow points to sensor. Don't worry - you don't have to pull the motor half apart to get to it.
