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07-10-2008, 06:49 AM

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oil leak

I think it is the oil pressure sender, I had to replace it a month ago when I broke it taking off the intake manifold. I only hand tightened it, do you think it has to be tightened by a socket and if so how tight?

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07-10-2008, 10:12 AM

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It's best to use an oil sending unit socket. I have seen torque specs from 15-22 fl-lbs. When I broke one, I made sure to put it back on right, it's a hassle.

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07-10-2008, 10:21 AM

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No doubt you need to turn it with a socket. Just go firm but nothing crazy. I can definitely see doing it hand tight being able to back out on you...

This is what you are looking for:

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07-10-2008, 10:23 AM

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No doubt you need to turn it with a socket. Just go firm but nothing crazy. I can definitely see doing it hand tight being able to back out on you...

This is what you are looking for:

That's an oil sender socket, that's what I used.

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