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Old May 12, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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I installed a ls6 manifold, ported tb, and egr delete I broke the stock oil sending unit as expected.
I put the replacement on then hooked everything back up no problems. When I started the car it idled fine, but my oil pressure gauge is pegged all the way to the right.
Is it possible I broke it upon reinstallation? How bad is it if the car is driven with a broken OSU? I took it around the block let it sit had absolutely no oil spilled anywhere. Also checked the oil and levels were completely fine.
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Old May 12, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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is the 98 oil switch the same for 99+?
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Old May 12, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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Im not sure why it would be pegged... but I broke my sending unit twice when i put in my intake (horrible location).
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i believe 98 was different
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Yeah worst location to ever put that weak of a part. I snaked the line around the unit just like ls1howto said. I believe it is broken so back to the drawing board.
Does anyone know the effect of drving the car with a broke oil pressure sending unit? The car isn't leaking any oil and is at the exact rpm at idle then before install.
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