Could this tool help Pressure Sensor
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Melting Slicks
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Could this tool help Pressure Sensor
I am a very anti cut the cowl guy on changing the oil pressure sensor. That is just lazy. But if there were a tool to make it easier to remove the sensor and install a remote line I would before it.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vim-rfw100?rrec=true
I know it's not cheap but I can see many other things to use these on. It could tighten the remote fitting and not remove the intake.
I see it just as another option.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vim-rfw100?rrec=true
I know it's not cheap but I can see many other things to use these on. It could tighten the remote fitting and not remove the intake.
I see it just as another option.
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Don't see how this tool will help. You must get a ratchet and extension directly above the OPS to use. If you can do that, then you could use a sensor socket.
As stated above "Just remove the intake". It's neither hard or time consuming.
As stated above "Just remove the intake". It's neither hard or time consuming.
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Maybe I need to better explain.
#1 I’m very anti cutting a cowl hole.
But I know you can pull the sensor with a swivel.
My thinking is if you put in a remote kit you need to snug a line. A socket will not do that. You can start the line by twisting it and this tool will snug the fitting on a swivel.
This is not hard to do if you have a good set of tools. I also have a camera that can be used if needed.
I’m used to working on mid engines and to me changing the sensor is not that bad with the tools I have.
#1 I’m very anti cutting a cowl hole.
But I know you can pull the sensor with a swivel.
My thinking is if you put in a remote kit you need to snug a line. A socket will not do that. You can start the line by twisting it and this tool will snug the fitting on a swivel.
This is not hard to do if you have a good set of tools. I also have a camera that can be used if needed.
I’m used to working on mid engines and to me changing the sensor is not that bad with the tools I have.
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Maybe I need to better explain.
#1 I’m very anti cutting a cowl hole.
But I know you can pull the sensor with a swivel.
My thinking is if you put in a remote kit you need to snug a line. A socket will not do that. You can start the line by twisting it and this tool will snug the fitting on a swivel.
This is not hard to do if you have a good set of tools. I also have a camera that can be used if needed.
I’m used to working on mid engines and to me changing the sensor is not that bad with the tools I have.
#1 I’m very anti cutting a cowl hole.
But I know you can pull the sensor with a swivel.
My thinking is if you put in a remote kit you need to snug a line. A socket will not do that. You can start the line by twisting it and this tool will snug the fitting on a swivel.
This is not hard to do if you have a good set of tools. I also have a camera that can be used if needed.
I’m used to working on mid engines and to me changing the sensor is not that bad with the tools I have.
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Besides it being not hard of a job to do, after 20 years, things get dirty under there, also seals can be worn.
When it is opened up, it is a prime time to inspect/evaluate/replace things that need to be
When it is opened up, it is a prime time to inspect/evaluate/replace things that need to be
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Not at all. I saw this tool and just considered it as an option.
to be honest I have no leak and good pressure. I see tools and consider where they may help.
To be honest I can pull the intake as fast or faster than most here if needed.
Sorry I even made the suggestion to try to help someone or prevent another cowl getting cut.
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Prevent it? There are two types of corvette owners..."make it work".....and....."make it right". I agree that cutting a hole in the cowl is straight up douchebaggery, but you will never talk someone out of it. People like that live their whole lives taking short-cuts and hacking stuff up for the next car/home/boat ...etc owner to worry about.
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Blasphemy, going straight to He** for cutting a access hole in the cowl. 
I suspect most DIY's on this forum has done some "make it work" stuff on their cars. I have. It is just a frigging car.
I suspect most DIY's on this forum has done some "make it work" stuff on their cars. I have. It is just a frigging car.
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See post 18. This is easy without removing the intake or cutting the car
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