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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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I got in my car yesterday and noticed the oil pressure was maxxing out the oil pressure tach so I looked up the digital pressure and it showed it at 130!!! I haven't done anything to the oil like adding it or even changed the oil for a couple of thousand miles, so why would it shoot up like that? What could be the problem? I have the LPE oil mod done...not sure what that is but it's done. The pressure is usually around 50-60 so this is more than double. What is the highest you can go before things get ugly? I still don't see any oil leaking not even one drop and the heads look clean still...is it possible the sensor is bad? HELP! Any information would greatly be appreciated. Thanks
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I guess from reading the other threads after a search it's the Sending Unit .

Is there instructions anywhere that would help me do swith this out? HELP
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Found the instruction and write-up.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...um_id=1&arch=1

On a 98 can I just slide the intake forward or do I have to take it off since it has the 2 lines?

Here is a link with the part number for the oil pressure sensor and another pic and torque settings.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=246&TopicID=1

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They say you can slide it forward, but on my 98, I disconnected both fuel lines, it was much easier. You can get plastic disconnect tools at Pep Boys for under $5 that fit ALL lines.
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