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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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My C5 pegged the oil pressure gage today. The digital readout reads 112 PSI. What is causing the high oil pressure? Could it be the relief valve or the bypass valve? Are these difficult to replace myself? I have some mechanical experience, but never had this problem before. Thanks
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Common problem on the LS engines. It is the oil pressure sending unit behind the manifold that has gone bad. Do a search and you will see three or four ways of replacing it.
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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Oil pressure sending unit failure. Search the forum for many replacement options. Its really not that bad to do yourself but the dealer will want an arm and a leg.
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Just happened to be here at the right time. You guys have helped me out plenty of times on both my 96 and my 04.Great bunch of guys with a ton of knowledge.
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Thanks guys. You have been a big help.
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with the above. And if you can't find the posts here on the forum on this problem, just PM me your e-mail address and I'll send you some Word files I have on it.
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