The Dreadded Oil Pressure Sensor

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Jun 9, 2017 | 04:56 PM

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jackthelad

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Originally Posted by leadfoot4

Furthermore, if I understand correctly, in order to access the hole that you drilled in your cowl, you still have to remove the outer trim panel, correct? And if so, you have to pull the wipers, correct? That's going to take a lot more than 20-30 minutes, I'd think.....

Pulling the wipers - undo nuts, use puller, done. Came off with a real "pop" though as the factory had obviously never heard of anti-seize compound. Even so, maybe 5 minutes tops.

Look, I chose to go that way, my car, my call. It was quick and easy, plus I could very clearly see what I was doing once the hole was cut, which was useful as the plug on the top of the sensor refused to come off without a very healthy tug (needed pliers) after being on there for 17 years or so. It also made cleaning around the sensor before pulling it very easy.

If you pulled the manifold, I hope you changed the gaskets per the service manual instructions.

Jun 9, 2017 | 06:17 PM

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....Look, I chose to go that way, my car, my call.

If you pulled the manifold, I hope you changed the gaskets per the service manual instructions.

Yes, it is YOUR car, therefore YOUR call. If you choose to R&R the sensor with a 5 pound sledgehammer, it's up to you. People here were having a simple discussion about the easiest or most advantageous way to do the job, especially considering that sometimes "less experienced" people are logging in here, looking for guidance.

And yes, when I R&R my intake, I replaced the gaskets............because it's the PROPER way to do the job.

Jun 9, 2017 | 10:12 PM

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Pulling the wipers - undo nuts, use puller, done. Came off with a real "pop" though as the factory had obviously never heard of anti-seize compound. Even so, maybe 5 minutes tops.

You're probably in a relatively dry climate then. Some guys have actually managed to tear apart the wiper transmission in trying to remove the arms because they were stuck so tight.

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Look, I chose to go that way, my car, my call. It was quick and easy,

Yep, and you're welcome to remove your wheels with an angle grinder too. It's no sweat off my sack. But when people come into this forum looking for advice, I vow to always be a voice of reason rising above the cacophony of horrible advice that would have people using jigsaws to get to a part instead of an 8mm wrench. (Sounds kind of stupid when I say it like that, right?)

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plus I could very clearly see what I was doing once the hole was cut, which was useful as the plug on the top of the sensor refused to come off without a very healthy tug (needed pliers) after being on there for 17 years or so. It also made cleaning around the sensor before pulling it very easy.

All of these and more apply to having the intake manifold out of your way. Had you removed it, you could've also cleaned any oil deposits out of it and cleaned and resealed the knock sensors. But hey, you have fun with that hole saw.

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If you pulled the manifold, I hope you changed the gaskets per the service manual instructions.

At 85,000 miles, I took some peace of mind in replacing a $20 set of gaskets, but honestly I could've reused them without issue. They're nitrile o-rings unlike the old gen 1/2 felt gaskets and mine at least showed no signs of wear or damage.

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