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Using a bunch of tips in this thread, I think I've come up with the least expensive solution, implementing the Buick sensor & braided hose relocation method...
Ordered on Summit:
AutoMeter ATM-2268 (1/8 in. NPT Female to 16mm x 1.5 Male)
Vibrant VPE-10240 (45 Degree, Male 1/8 in. NPT to Male -3 AN, Aluminum, Black)
Russell RUS-658450 (Stainless Steel Braided Hose, -3 AN Female End, Red, -4 AN Female End, Red, 18 in. Length)
Aeroquip AER-FBM2723 (Straight, -4 AN Male to 1/4 in. NPT Female, Steel)
Summit cost: $58.53 (w/ tax + shipping)
Note: cost varies for braided hose. I opted for a longer hose with red fittings that I can receive ASAP for a few bucks more than a 12" hose with blue fittings.
Ordered on RockAuto:
AC Delco 12677837 (Buick sensor w/ female 1/4" NPT thread)
Rock Auto cost: $38.20 (w/ tax + shipping & 5% off promo code)
Total cost: $96.73
How tight should I torque each of these parts? Does the ATM-2268 get tightened to 11 or 15 ft-lbs? How about the fittings to one another (after applying Teflon tape I assume)? And how tight for the Buick sensor?
A major THANKS to those from this thread. I had read it some years ago when my first sending unit failed and implemented the kit listed directly above.
Almost 6 years later the second sending unit just failed today. It took me less than five minutes to replace with a 3/4" wrench and a pair of plyers.
Can't beat that convenience! I looked back on this thread and can't believe people were cutting through their cowl for access!!!!
I also want to know this. I'm doing this now and I used the ecklers kit (cuz I didn't search for this first). It says to tighten it so that the crush washer seals properly. I'm pretty sure that I could probably turn the mount a lot more than 15 ft lbs, but I didn't want to hurt the block since its aluminum.
Just ordered all the pieces/parts as noted above from Summit Racing last week and got them a couple days later. If you don't like Blue a couple of them were also available in nickle (silver) finish.
A little update. I bought the parts to replicate this kit on my Z06 but was able to find blacked out equivalents. The only part I could not find was a length of black stainless braided. I could only find vinyl braided, so if you know a source let me know. So it was these parts plus the sensor and the autometer 2268 adapter.
The purpose of the forum is to help those who are not sure or don't know how. If only those well versed and skilled at modding and tinkering with C5's were the only ones who posted, it would be a very lonely place with lttle information exchange indeed.
He makes a point that we all thought about...he just said it out loud and without tact.
Somethings are best left to a professional with the knowledge, skills, tools and experience to do it right the first time. I'm amazed at some of the projects people tackle on their cars lacking even the basic tools.
when i was a teeenager i could not afford tools. That didnt stop me from swapping out engines and transmissions and doing suspension work all with crecents and pliers and open end hand tools! takes longer but you get it done!
I feel one of the many reasons this forum is so successful is the fact that we the car owners fueled by the passion and love for the sometime cantankerous and frustrating moments in ownership MUST share our mechanical findings rather than pay exuberant dealership prices for improper and botched repairs and damage to our pride and joy. The old adage "If you want something done right, search the Forum, and do it YOURSELF" There is more help and useful knowledge in here than in all the TSBs they've written. So I say to our new member, Welcome to the Forum good luck with your car. And listen up and you will learn alot, both about your car and the people who own and repair them. For the most part this is a very friendly and warm place (it's winter) and don't forget to wave.
You can lead a horse to water but sometimes he still won't learn! lol
Pretty cool!
05-09-2019, 11:55 AM
