Oil coming from the crank sensor?

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Aug 25, 2011 | 03:00 PM

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Oil coming from the crank sensor?

Car is in the sig. The crank sensor was replaced a few months ago and now it kinda looks oil soaked or oil is coming from it. Is this normal or does something need to be fixed? Is it complicated?

Aug 25, 2011 | 04:00 PM

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Simple o ring seals it. I would replace it.

Aug 25, 2011 | 05:48 PM

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Part number or links or anything ? How hard is it to do?

Aug 26, 2011 | 02:05 AM

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One bolt, pull the sensor out, swap o rings, reinstall.

Aug 26, 2011 | 07:00 PM

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Is there a way or place to get the o ring before i take it out. I've read you have to go to the dealer, i hate our dealer... he's a *****. Where would you get it from?

Aug 27, 2011 | 03:38 PM

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Bump 2 things...
1. Is this the right replacement. I'll be so happy.
http://compare.ebay.com/like/3005772...=sbar&_lwgsi=y

2. Sooo should i do my oil change before replacing the o-ring. Or even with it off will it just slowly seep? Does it pop in & out no problems?