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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Default Engine oil pressure sensor!

I have been trying to find a good sensor other than stock.
Some say get brass. I cannot seem to find any where I live.
Could anyone give suggestions? and where to get it.
I can go to any place in the Detriot Michigan area.

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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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Noble quest. There have been reports here of Mr. Goodwrench replacing failed OP senders only to have the replacements fail in a couple months. Replacement Crap = Originally Supplied Crap: why not? There's a little bit of labor involved, which means it takes time for the do-it-yourselfer or $$ to Mr. Goodwrench if the car's out of warranty, so finding a more reliable sender is a good idea. To remove the old and install a new sender, you'll need a large socket, something like 1 1/16 to 1 3/16, can't remember which.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Here's a link to take care of this:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1472249

In that link you'll find a link also to Vector Z's write up w/ pics in addition to my addendum to his write up to help.

Many have said the best replacement was found from Rockauto.com.

Hope that helps
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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gmpartsdirect.com
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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Borg-warner, mines been going only a few months but that is a lot longer than the delco unit did.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Stay away from the GM Delco Made in Mexico brand... Napa Auto Parts is where to go. $$$ Cheaper too
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this weekend. I used The Standard Ignition replacement. Use Victorz write up. Job took about 2 hours.
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Originally Posted by 77BlueL82
this weekend. I used The Standard Ignition replacement. Use Victorz write up. Job took about 2 hours.
www.rockauto.com PS-308 Mine is about 3 years old now and no more leak.
From past experience with some of NAPA's parts, or Borg-Warner's parts, I'm sure they would be a good alternative as well.
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