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Has anyone cut the cowl on their C5 in order to replace the oil pressure sending unit but made the cut piece so it can easily be taken off and on in case it fails again? Like with weather stripping or something? Don't feel like taking off the intake manifold again.
Would also be nice in order to see the cam sensor and PCV hoses back there.
I would bite the bullet and pull the Manifold one more time, but this time install an oil sensor relocation kit. Once installed, you never have to remove the manifold or cut the cowl to get to the sensor. Its simply a braided hose that threads into the sensor location. It extends out to the open part of the engine bay, and the sensor threads into the end of it.
Im sorry but i dont have any links ready, but they are available everywhere.
I would bite the bullet and pull the Manifold one more time, but this time install an oil sensor relocation kit. Once installed, you never have to remove the manifold or cut the cowl to get to the sensor. Its simply a braided hose that threads into the sensor location. It extends out to the open part of the engine bay, and the sensor threads into the end of it.
Im sorry but i dont have any links ready, but they are available everywhere.
I agree. IMHO, cutting the cowl is just a cobble job. That is my opinion, but I'm sure many here feel the same way.....
Not sure if I could convince myself to put holes in my car but if I were to modify the cowl for quick access I would definitely seal it with a grommet like this one:
Also keep in mind that the cowl is one of the many discontinued parts for replacement. For this reason, if i were looking to buy another C5, a hole in the cowl would be a deal breaker. Its in a pretty noticable spot too. Its just one of those things that is unanimously cringey.
, if i were looking to buy another C5, a hole in the cowl would be a deal breaker. Its in a pretty noticable spot too. Its just one of those things that is unanimously cringey.
I did it - saved the piece that came out and put it back with some clear silicone - no issues - other than cleaning up the mess from when I cut into it with the dremel tool
I have to change mine soon. It failed yesterday night. Would it be Nebuchadnezzar (my phone auto corrected that wtf 😅 ) for me to document the process of properly replacing the oil pressure sensor for the forum?
+1 for removing the intake manifold and doing a sensor relocation.
Another advantage to relocation is that vibration and heat levels seen by the sensor will be somewhat reduced compared to the the stock location. With any luck this should lead to prolonged sensor life.
If anyone is interested, I can try to dig up a post I made at one point which includes a parts list and picture(s).
I have my intake off now for another reason, so now would be a good time to do the relocation of the sensor. Where are you guys putting your relocated sensor? Zip tie to the fuel rail or some other location?
I have my intake off now for another reason, so now would be a good time to do the relocation of the sensor. Where are you guys putting your relocated sensor? Zip tie to the fuel rail or some other location?
In my case, it's zip tied to the fuel rail. In the pic below the sensor attaches to the blue fitting. The wire harness reaches this spot nicely. And the best part is that it's hidden by the beauty cover aside from a little tail of the SS braided line coming out near the firewall.
I have to change mine soon. It failed yesterday night. Would it be Nebuchadnezzar (my phone auto corrected that wtf 😅 ) for me to document the process of properly replacing the oil pressure sensor for the forum?
First time i pulled my intake to do it, it took 25 minutes...3 days later i did it again to replace the new sensor and put on new intake gaskets...took 20 to pull. Good time to check springs and do some cleanup, vc gaskets.
Cut cowl for Oil Pressure sensor
