Re: [DML] Re: Oil sending unit blues

[jordan rubin <nuttenschleuder@xxxx>]

Hello all:

Was under the car today because of another problem,
Took a look at the unit. Indeed there is an adapter
and a copper seal. They look to be in good condition,
i dont forsee removing them to be a problem. 
Today I have ordered the correct size adapter and
the cooper seal. If somebody knows how much oil I
stand to loose by removing and replacing this without
draining the oil let me know. If its not too much
(1+qt) ill get it on the lift the weekend the part
arrives. I cant see it being too much...

Does anyone NOT recommend doing this unless I empty
the oil first, or better yet, is there anyone out the
who does NOT recommend removing the oil filter and
putting it back on. (To make room to work and HOWTO
picture stuff.

The thing is, i want to get this done but just
changed the oil yesterday.


thanx

jordan 11613


--- content22207 <brobertson@xxxx> wrote:
> Sounds like an adapter to interface to your now dead
> sender. Block may
> still be stock tapped, in which case all you have to
> do is remove
> adapter and screw in new unit. If block now has
> different thread
> pattern don't sweat it -- adapters are available to
> interface almost
> any bolt patterns. Even if something goes
> dramatically wrong (adapter
> now in it removes hunk of aluminum on the way out,
> or breaks off), you
> can drill or tap to something that will work.
> 
> Bill Robertson
> #5939
> 
> >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, jordan rubin
> <nuttenschleuder@xxxx>
> wrote:
> > I recall that it didnt screw directly into the
> block. there was a
> metal connector? sticking 1in out from the engine,
> there were 2 copper
> washers between the unit and this connector.
> > 
> > I may have picture of this at home ill send it
> tonite.
> > 
> > 
> > thanx
> > 
> > jordan 11613
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Dave Swingle <swingle@xxxx> wrote:
> > Jordan
> > 
> > I took a closer look at your pic - looks like you
> have the right 
> > part, and the right place, but something is amiss
> in your car. 
> > Someone before you has probably removed the thread
> adapter. The part 
> > you have as the "new" one is the common part used,
> the threads on 
> > your old one look way too big. What does the block
> look like with
> the sender removed? 
> > 
> > The thread on the sender is 1/4 inch NPT, very
> close to metric M-1.0 
> > pipe thread.
> > 
> > Dave S
> > 
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle"
> wrote:
> > > There are two oil pressure sending units. The
> large one next to the 
> > > oil filter is the sender for the gauge. The
> small one above the 
> > > catalytic converter is for the oil "idiot"
> light. Sounds like you 
> > > have the right thing but are trying to put it in
> the wrong place. A 
> > > common problem.......
> > > 
> > > Dave S
> > > 
> > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, jordan rubin 
> > > wrote:
> > > > Hello all:
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > For those who enjoyed my oil change howto,
> there
> > > > was a second job i was doing while the oil was
> empty.
> > > > 
> > > > It was established that my oil gauge was at
> 80psi
> > > > because the unit it connects to was broken.
> > > > 
> > > > I was positive this is what needed replacing
> > > > shown on left with wire next to area without
> oil
> > > > filter 
> > > >
> > 
> > 
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