Replace oil sending unit
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04-09-2005, 01:43 PM
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Replace oil sending unit
OK, so I have that problem in cold weather with my oil gauge. I have the new sending unit $10. The dealer wanted $115 for labor to install it!!! I see where it is and looks like a simple job. So here are my questions:
1. What tools will I need to replace.
2. Can I do it with oil still in the engine?
3. Do I need to put anyting on the threads?
4. How tight do a torqure it down?
Thanks!
Rich
1. What tools will I need to replace.
2. Can I do it with oil still in the engine?
3. Do I need to put anyting on the threads?
4. How tight do a torqure it down?
Thanks!
Rich
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04-09-2005, 06:37 PM
Re: Replace oil sending unit
Originally posted by zski128
OK, so I have that problem in cold weather with my oil gauge. I have the new sending unit $10. The dealer wanted $115 for labor to install it!!! I see where it is and looks like a simple job. So here are my questions:
1. What tools will I need to replace.
2. Can I do it with oil still in the engine?
3. Do I need to put anyting on the threads?
4. How tight do a torqure it down?
Thanks!
Rich
OK, so I have that problem in cold weather with my oil gauge. I have the new sending unit $10. The dealer wanted $115 for labor to install it!!! I see where it is and looks like a simple job. So here are my questions:
1. What tools will I need to replace.
2. Can I do it with oil still in the engine?
3. Do I need to put anyting on the threads?
4. How tight do a torqure it down?
Thanks!
Rich
2. You will have some oil run out - I would wait until you do an oil change, if you can. Even then, some oil will run out.
3. Teflon tape.
4. Tighten it until it is snug, then a 1/2 turn more. Crank the truck up and watch it carefully - if it leaks, tighten it another 1/2 turn until it stops.