Oil Sensor Replacement
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Melting Slicks
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Oil Sensor Replacement
How difficult is this to do? I'm only a novice mechanic with basic toolset. I've read the "Tech Tips" article on replacing this sensor, but it is very general. For example, I don't know what's involved in removing the coil covers, air bridge and injector wires.
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Re: Oil Sensor Replacement (vectorz)
If you are talking about the EOL (Engine Oil Level) sensor, it is screwed into the oil pan. All you would need to do is drain the oil and unscrew the sensor. Torque it back it to about 20N-m.
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Re: Oil Sensor Replacement (Blu Mi C5)
I think it's the EOP Engine Oil Pressure sensor.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=246&TopicID=1
The reason I think I need to replace this, is because my oil pressure gauge on my cluster is stuck at "80" (max).
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=246&TopicID=1
The reason I think I need to replace this, is because my oil pressure gauge on my cluster is stuck at "80" (max).
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Re: Oil Sensor Replacement (vectorz)
vectorz:
If you cant handle removal of the coil covers, injector wires, or air bridge... you wont be able to do this job... you need to have some above average mechanical ability... this repair involves the removal of the intake mainfold.. exposing the intake chambers of the heads... etc... I would suggest that you take it to a mechanic... or the dealer... hopefully there is a mechanic there...
it's about a 250 dollar job... this job may be to much for a novice... no disrespect intended... also dont let the sensor go too long, unrepaired...
If you cant handle removal of the coil covers, injector wires, or air bridge... you wont be able to do this job... you need to have some above average mechanical ability... this repair involves the removal of the intake mainfold.. exposing the intake chambers of the heads... etc... I would suggest that you take it to a mechanic... or the dealer... hopefully there is a mechanic there...
it's about a 250 dollar job... this job may be to much for a novice... no disrespect intended... also dont let the sensor go too long, unrepaired...
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Re: Oil Sensor Replacement (Evil-Twin)
Evil-Twin, thanks for the advice. No offense taken, what you said is the reason I asked. Wanted to make sure I know what I'm getting into. What happens if you go a long time without replacing it?
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Re: Oil Sensor Replacement (vectorz)
Evil-Twin, thanks for the advice. No offense taken, what you said is the reason I asked. Wanted to make sure I know what I'm getting into. What happens if you go a long time without replacing it?
obviously , you wont know if you have a real oil pressure failure... those LS1 motors dont come cheap....
