Bad oil leak

jhubbz · 10-31-2013, 06:04 PM

Hey guys,

My car started leaking oil really bad today. I popped the hood open, and looks like the Oil Pressure Sending Unit is leaking.

Although this is not me, this video shows exactly what is happening...

Is this something I can fix myself, or should I take it in? What would be involved in the repair?

Thanks.

sleepyalero · 10-31-2013, 06:14 PM

You can easily replace the sending unit yourself.

MMGT1 · 10-31-2013, 07:04 PM

Wow man, first Ive seen of that! But hell yes, easy fix bro!! Threads in/out same as a normal bolt

jhubbz · 10-31-2013, 07:47 PM

Just picked up a new oil pressure switch from local parts store and a special socket to get it off. It was pretty easy on/off. Total was about $20 for both.

I guess the connection between the metal threading and the plastic part wears down over time.

I was running on about a quart of oil toward the end.

Thanks for the help guys!

sleepyalero · 10-31-2013, 07:59 PM

Yup. Did you use teflon tape?

MMGT1 · 10-31-2013, 08:18 PM

I used that port to feed oil to my supercharger... only reason Im familiar with it! Like I said, never seen this happen before...ever!

sleepyalero · 10-31-2013, 08:39 PM

Neither have I

tw0123 · 10-31-2013, 10:38 PM

exact same thing happened to me... when I put in my triple pillar pod with the mechanical oil pressure, I tee'd that and within a week I was spewing oil like crazy... had a spare one on another block I had, changed it out in about 10 minutes and no issues since!!

a.graham52 · 10-31-2013, 10:57 PM

Seen it. Happend on an old 305 I had in my old pavement pounder. Seen a few customers cars do that too. However not to the extent of an oil leak complaint. Just dirty and smelly. Mmgt, sent u pm to personal email .

jhubbz · 11-02-2013, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepyalero

Yup. Did you use teflon tape?

It had something similar to teflon tape on it out of the box.

sleepyalero · 11-02-2013, 08:58 PM

Oh okay.

Revhappy · 11-06-2013, 01:47 PM

Happened to me while driving last winter. Stupid me kept driving it. Got to my shop and because of that I have a constant ticking noise from the cams from oil starvation

Redog · 11-06-2013, 05:23 PM

Wow that's a lot of oil!!

I see you already fixed it, but yeah, easy fix on the 4 banger. Little more involved on the V6 (more in the way and right by the starter)