High Oil Pressure
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Le Mans Master
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High Oil Pressure
I have seen all the posts on the oil pressure sensor failing and pegging out the oil pressure gauge. My gauge usually reads about 44psi. My question: Is there and condition other than a sensor failure that could actually cause the oil pressure to increase to 80psi? I know in the past there were always concerns about low oil pressure, but I can think of no mechanical condition that would send the pressure through the roof?
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I have seen all the posts on the oil pressure sensor failing and pegging out the oil pressure gauge. My gauge usually reads about 44psi. My question: Is there and condition other than a sensor failure that could actually cause the oil pressure to increase to 80psi? I know in the past there were always concerns about low oil pressure, but I can think of no mechanical condition that would send the pressure through the roof?
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From: Van Buren Arkansas
Wounded Warrior Escort '11
I'm dealing with this now as well. Mine finally went bad after numersous years of faithful service. I replaced it with the GM new number 12573107 and a month later, its dead again. I suspect its leaking as well since I can smell a slight oil burning odor too. I ordered the aftermarket PS308 which should arrive today. Will try to gen up a relocation tubing setup so that I won't have to pull the intake again after this. Wish someone had a simple extension tube with the right fittings on it already, like a stainless flex tube. Can't find anything so far.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
I'm dealing with this now as well. Mine finally went bad after numersous years of faithful service. I replaced it with the GM new number 12573107 and a month later, its dead again. I suspect its leaking as well since I can smell a slight oil burning odor too. I ordered the aftermarket PS308 which should arrive today. Will try to gen up a relocation tubing setup so that I won't have to pull the intake again after this. Wish someone had a simple extension tube with the right fittings on it already, like a stainless flex tube. Can't find anything so far.
