Dealer cost
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Dealer cost
Hello I'm new to the forum and have my first C5.
My oil pressue sending unit needs replacing and I've read most of the threads regarding do it yourself and relocating etc.
My question does anyone know how many hours the flat rate book the dealers use quote for this service?
Or has anyone had this done recently by a dealer and what they were charged?
Any and all help will be appreciated.
Thanks
Bob
My oil pressue sending unit needs replacing and I've read most of the threads regarding do it yourself and relocating etc.
My question does anyone know how many hours the flat rate book the dealers use quote for this service?
Or has anyone had this done recently by a dealer and what they were charged?
Any and all help will be appreciated.
Thanks
Bob
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Do a search on the forum for threads on the oil pressure sender replacement. If you are at all handy with tools, you can do it yourself quickly, easily and inexpensively. You DO NOT have to remove the intake manifold to replace the sender. there is a video thread that shows how easy it is. A dealer will charge you per the flat rate manual which has the tech removing the manifold. If you have them do it, figure $5-700. If you do it yourself per the video, figure $30 for the sensor and an hour of your time.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Ive replaced several of them in a few C5's, the first one I did took me a little over an hour.. I can do it in 45 minutes from start to clean up and road test...
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
My own method...
I was the first to post this about five years ago... I just move the intake forward about 5 inches.,. I do not disconnect fuel lines or injectors. No drilling cowls etc...its a simple clean procedure that met with much too much of the doubting Thomas syndrome. Ive done this to three different cars, and was successful all three times... I was limited in the forward movement by the fuel line only.. I could have disconnected it but didnt need too
BTW, mine was the first to go, and of the three I did none of them have failed since.. and like I said I did mine 5 years a go and 30,000 miles ago.
I was the first to post this about five years ago... I just move the intake forward about 5 inches.,. I do not disconnect fuel lines or injectors. No drilling cowls etc...its a simple clean procedure that met with much too much of the doubting Thomas syndrome. Ive done this to three different cars, and was successful all three times... I was limited in the forward movement by the fuel line only.. I could have disconnected it but didnt need too
BTW, mine was the first to go, and of the three I did none of them have failed since.. and like I said I did mine 5 years a go and 30,000 miles ago.
Last edited by Evil-Twin; Aug 19, 2011 at 10:18 AM.
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Mine failed about eight months ago and the dealer quoted me $595.00 and thats with a coupon! I changed it myself for about $40.00 and I did the cowl cut method (Lucky and Evil Twin please don't yell at me 
) but I didn't feel confident in my ability to remove the manifold and for me it worked out perfectly fine, you can't tell it was cut at all. Whatever way you do it you'll save a bundle doing it yourself. Good luck bro! 
) but I didn't feel confident in my ability to remove the manifold and for me it worked out perfectly fine, you can't tell it was cut at all. Whatever way you do it you'll save a bundle doing it yourself. Good luck bro!
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Me Yell? LOL.... N E V E R !
Mine failed about eight months ago and the dealer quoted me $595.00 and thats with a coupon! I changed it myself for about $40.00 and I did the cowl cut method (Lucky and Evil Twin please don't yell at me ) but I didn't feel confident in my ability to remove the manifold and for me it worked out perfectly fine, you can't tell it was cut at all. Whatever way you do it you'll save a bundle doing it yourself. Good luck bro!
) but I didn't feel confident in my ability to remove the manifold and for me it worked out perfectly fine, you can't tell it was cut at all. Whatever way you do it you'll save a bundle doing it yourself. Good luck bro! Bill aka ET
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A big thanks
I would like to thank all the people who took time to post information and guides to my problem. I'm going to give it some thought and will let you all know which method I go with.
One question about the cowl cutting method, can you glue the plastic back together, I don't see duct tape as a permanent fix cause that stuff dries up and flakes away with age and heat.
Bob
One question about the cowl cutting method, can you glue the plastic back together, I don't see duct tape as a permanent fix cause that stuff dries up and flakes away with age and heat.
Bob
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I would like to thank all the people who took time to post information and guides to my problem. I'm going to give it some thought and will let you all know which method I go with.
One question about the cowl cutting method, can you glue the plastic back together, I don't see duct tape as a permanent fix cause that stuff dries up and flakes away with age and heat.
Bob
One question about the cowl cutting method, can you glue the plastic back together, I don't see duct tape as a permanent fix cause that stuff dries up and flakes away with age and heat.
Bob
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...elocate-4.html
P.S. When replacing the sensor make sure to torque it 15 lbs, any more might cause premature failure.
Last edited by Vettmann17; Aug 19, 2011 at 03:27 PM.
