LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

oil pressure sending unit...PLEASE HELP!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-14-2006, 07:12 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
kelt348's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1
oil pressure sending unit...PLEASE HELP!

hey can anyone help, im trying to change the oil pressure sending unit and im having a really hard time, any suggestions?
kelt348 is offline  
Old 01-14-2006, 08:55 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
OBE1 95Z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 1969
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 4,950
Re: oil pressure sending unit...PLEASE HELP!

There's a special socket to fit the sensor, it's longer than a standard deep socket and should be available at most auto stores. Here's a photo from Shoebox's site for the location on the back of the intake just below the EGR valve for 95 - 97 years:

http://shbox.com/1/op_sensor.jpg
OBE1 95Z28 is offline  
Old 01-14-2006, 09:39 PM
  #3  
Registered User
 
97formula808's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 66
Re: oil pressure sending unit...PLEASE HELP!

i just changed mine out. i used a large *** socket that was enough to go over it and used a quarter drive w/ an adapter to go onto the socket. out in 5 minutes.
97formula808 is offline  
Old 01-15-2006, 04:27 AM
  #4  
Registered User
 
bowtiethunder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 254
Re: oil pressure sending unit...PLEASE HELP!

if you can't find a socket big enough, take off the egr valve and then its easy to get to.
bowtiethunder is offline  
Old 01-15-2006, 11:36 AM
  #5  
Registered User
 
toegead93's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 616
Re: oil pressure sending unit...PLEASE HELP!

On my '93 I was able to use an open end wrench on it. I know the location is different between our cars so you may not have the space to use one, sorry if I'm no help.
toegead93 is offline  
Old 01-24-2006, 05:42 PM
  #6  
Registered User
 
roadrage912's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: College Station, TX
Posts: 143
Re: oil pressure sending unit...PLEASE HELP!

sorry to dig this up (it's not very old anyway), but i just wanted to say thanks because i didn't know the socket was available. i just swapped all my 94 stuff to my 95 body and the oil pressure gauge wasn't working so i'm making a mechanical oil gauge to test it out and was looking at what a PITA it was going to be to get that sending unit off. i went and bought the socket and it took maybe a minute to get the sending unit off.

BTW it's not just 95-97 that the location is below the EGR valve. the late year model 94s, like mine, also have it in that location. if you have the dual speed fans then you have the late year model and the sending unit should be there behind the intake.
roadrage912 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
HectorM52
Parts For Sale
26
07-30-2017 11:46 AM
KYWes
LT1 Based Engine Tech
4
04-15-2015 05:48 AM
ad356
LT1 Based Engine Tech
1
04-11-2015 08:49 AM
transam_388
LT1 Based Engine Tech
9
03-15-2015 11:53 AM
phoenix95
General 1967-2002 F-Body Tech
1
01-08-2015 02:44 PM



Quick Reply: oil pressure sending unit...PLEASE HELP!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:36 AM.