oil sensor?

[tims 86]

this might sound like a dumb question but, the plug on the side of the oil pan is the low oil sensor? its leaking like crazy is there a way to replace it without removing the pan?

 

[HISSIN50]

It is. Some folks use a big bolt in the side of the pan when theirs starts to leak too much.

 

[tims 86]

i guess thats ok, i check the oil before i run it anyway. do you know what size bolt it is?

 

[Haus]

I cleaned up the hole and put a high temp sealant around it and no problems since.

 

[HISSIN50]

It's been posted in here before but I don't know it off the top of my head.

 

[Lawbreaker5.0]

this would probably fix it

1984-96 Mustang 5.0L/4.6L Low Oil Level Sensor Gasket by Ford at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

 

[Mustang5L5]

There is a gasket.

I replaced mine and it still leaks from the sensor itself. I need to wait til next oil change to pull it out and inspect. I might unplug it and stick a bolt in. I drive maybe 500 miles per year between changes...so The risk is low.


Btw, you will need tom drain the oil pan before removing it.

 

[tims 86]

its more of a pain in the butt cleaning the oil up more than anything, im not sure if its worth the money for a new sensor and gasket. i guess next oil change i will probably stick a bolt in it.

 

[Haus]

You should try the high temp sealant. hasnt leaked since I sealed it. that way you can still use the sensor

 

[liljoe07]

20mm 1.5 pitch drain plug is what you need should you go that route.