LS1Silverado05

iTrader: (41)

Dammit, I knew to watch out for it and I STILL broke it! I think the harness was snagged on it more than it should have been. The intake moved MAYBE 1/2" and the "snap". So..what is it and how much will it cost me?..
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chuckyt1

iTrader: (33)

Oil pressure sending unit. Not sure but I think they are in the $40 range... You'll need an install socket also.

LS1Silverado05

iTrader: (41)

An install socket?.. Dammit I am mad at myself!

bczee

iTrader: (12)

Don't be to hard on yourself.. it happens a lots. If you search the forum you will find that many do it while changing the Manifold or that they do fail.

LS1Silverado05

iTrader: (41)

Does that have to be plugged in? Or can I just go aftermarket oil psi gauge? Been wanting to add one anyhow...or do I have to pickup the psi somewhere else if I go aftermarket? $40 is part way to a quality gauge.

chuckyt1

iTrader: (33)

Don't know for sure but, if you're going after market, go mechanical.
Really, this happens all the time. If you go with another electric gauge, I think you are going to have to replace the sender anyway. The socket is available from discount auto parts places.

Good Luck...

ThaBirdMan

iTrader: (15)

damn, i have snapped so many of these.

G/L bro

ABQ99TA

iTrader: (17)

I don't think it is more than $20. I broke mine a few years ago when doing my ls6 intake swap. And as far as the install socket Fuc- it I just used my hand it has been on for a few years and still running strong. Go to a GM dealer and pick one up I think it is like 15 bucks.

heavymetals

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Here is the tool, you can get it at Pep Boys.

Daryn

iTrader: (19)

yeeep i remember when i broke my first one.... ive took my intake off plenty of times since then and i have not broken another i used a cresent wrinch to tighten it on also

slimcracka

iTrader: (7)

i broke one myself, just something that everyone does..

massls1guy

iTrader: (9)

broke mine too. used open end wrench for install. I think the dealer had it for about $50.

N4cer

iTrader: (11)

How do you break these, unless you're just yanking your intake with no regard for the sending unit?

LS1Silverado05

iTrader: (41)

Yea. I know what you are saying. In my case I think someone had maybe been back there before and something was snagged on it. I am not shitting when I say it moved half and inch and then snapped. I knew it was back there, but I assumed I at least had that much play!

SoCal01z28

iTrader: (11)

me too, it just took 86 turns @ a 32th of a rotation to get it snug...

erikshockey

iTrader: (7)

I broke one off also, the plastic is paper thin.