Oil Sending Unit

[Synned]

Well my buddy and I had my car on the lift for about 5 minutes...and we found that the oil sending unit is leaking.
Do they screw in? So that the problem is possibly that it just needs to be tightened? Or should I just get a new one from summit? Are they hard to change from the top of the motor?

 

[SeventyMach1]

Yes, get a new one. They are not hard to change at all. Just be sure to get an "oil sending unit removal socket" from your local parts store. It will save you tons of time. I can't remember if I did it from the top or bottom ..... but I think you can do it from either, rather easily.

 

[parchisi]

I'm pretty sure I just used a wrench on mine. But that was with the engine out of the car, there may not be enough room with the engine in the car.

 

[SeventyMach1]

Just a little bit different with it in the car, I think. You can always try, lol. I started off with vise grips I think ..... what a pain that was. I ended up getting it out in a million pieces.

 

[The Green GT]

Get the socket for it and do it from under the car. They are like $6 at AutoZone too.

 

[HISSIN50]

I used a crescent wrench from under the car (the ground cable might have had to come off first).

I'd first give it a spin by hand and see if yours is loose Joe. If so, remove it, seal the threads and reinstall it. Having an internal breakage is not likely (it is on the oil level sensor however).

Good luck bud.

 

[Stanger007]

Back from the dead...

Oil sending units suck.

Wrestling with it right now while installing my S-trim oil feed line.

Found the right socket - should work but outta time for now... might get back on it tonite.

Death to oil sending units!!!

Wes