Hey guys, 98 5.4L 4x4 with the remote oil filter. I cracked the housing installing the oil pressure sending unit. ****!!! Is this something you can replace without having to remove the engine or anything to major? Whats the housing called, Any advice would be much appreciated, thanks.

 

Buy a new one, roll your sleeves up and go to work changing it. Its the Oil filter adapter. You will need to drain some coolant first and get a new gasket with the replacement. Remove that unit you see in the second picture it is where the oil filter is when you don't have a remote filter. Then remove the Filter Adapter that is bolted to the engine block with four 13 mm bolts. Replace the gasket when you install the new Filter Adapter. Then reinstall the remote oil filter back onto the oil filter adapter as you see in your second pic. Replace drained coolant.Good luck.

 

Thank you sir. Do you have any idea what the exact part number is? the diagram shows up only as 6881 but the listings on ebay have them with numerous different numbers along with 6881.

 

Call a dealer and get the part number for your specific vehicle.

 

You could also call Tasca Parts and give them your VIN - they are one of the cheapest sources for OEM parts.