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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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Im replacing the oil pressure sensor located on the back of the intake, anybody have any advice on replacing it.
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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get the special socket.........got mine from vato zone..........you can do it with the intake in place.......but i have never done it that way....its pretty crowded back there......i suggest you pull the intake......and while its off.........install a LS6 valley cover
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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Like stated above, get the socket. I think mine was $11 bucks at the zone. I did mine with intake in place, no problem.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Use the socket,,I have never done it with the intake on though,,
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Hi.
The above post is correct! R&r unit
using caution to avoid cross threading new unit. Tighten properly and check for leaks and proper operation.have a blessed week............jim
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