Replaced oil pressure sensor... broken again
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Heel & Toe
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From: Redmond WA
Replaced oil pressure sensor... broken again
I replaced my oil pressure sensor last night and it worked right away after I got everything put back together. Then when i started it up this morning, it's broken again. Did I screw up the install, or could it be something else screwed up?
Melting Slicks
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From: Des Moines Iowa
1) purchase new sensor from NAPA
2) make absolutely certain that all electrical connections are COMPLETELY free of any oil residue.....clean, then clean again and blow dry before installation of new sensor.
3) make certain that the new sensor is NOT over torqued. recommended torque is 15 ft. lbs., I believe, so make certain you are using an accurate torque wrench, and if in doubt, get a good one. may even consider torque to 13 or 14 ft. lbs.
Burning Brakes
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From: Stark County Ohio
I've seen several members suggest three things:
1) purchase new sensor from NAPA
2) make absolutely certain that all electrical connections are COMPLETELY free of any oil residue.....clean, then clean again and blow dry before installation of new sensor.
3) make certain that the new sensor is NOT over torqued. recommended torque is 15 ft. lbs., I believe, so make certain you are using an accurate torque wrench, and if in doubt, get a good one. may even consider torque to 13 or 14 ft. lbs.
1) purchase new sensor from NAPA
2) make absolutely certain that all electrical connections are COMPLETELY free of any oil residue.....clean, then clean again and blow dry before installation of new sensor.
3) make certain that the new sensor is NOT over torqued. recommended torque is 15 ft. lbs., I believe, so make certain you are using an accurate torque wrench, and if in doubt, get a good one. may even consider torque to 13 or 14 ft. lbs.
Excellent advice.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Pittsburg Ca.
The one from Napa is made in mexico also. Its steel not brass....... I just checked today. The way I see it dosnt matter who you buy it from its a crap shoot. Some guys change em and there fine and somtimes there not. Im getting mine replaced tomarrow, The one in there now lasted about 3 months. Seems so far that the relocation thing works out the best. Thats probably where Ill go next if the one installed tomarrow takes a dump......
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Heel & Toe
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From: Redmond WA
I ended up making an appointment at the local dealership to get it replaced. It's only $97 for the labor and since i originally bought the part with them it's under warranty. I figure, this way if it breaks again they will fix it for free since they warranty their work for a year.
Burning Brakes
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From: Coulmbia New Jersey
Funny thing is it's the same senor in a SSR and other GM products and you don't hear anyone else in large numbers replacing them. I wonder why they fail in Vettes and not the others.
Dave
Dave
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1588172
Start reading. Several solutions here.
Clayton from Las Vegas
Start reading. Several solutions here.
Clayton from Las Vegas
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I ended up making an appointment at the local dealership to get it replaced. It's only $97 for the labor and since i originally bought the part with them it's under warranty. I figure, this way if it breaks again they will fix it for free since they warranty their work for a year.