veloxetmortifer

I used the kit and it brought it down to 50 psi but the gauge on the cluster pegged to 80. It was a new sensor and it still pegged. I hope that it's not the gauge cluster. Thanks again. This was a mean write up.

Junkman2008

Do not be the slightest bit surprised if the sensor that you have is bad. I have seen them go out anywhere from 5 minutes to 5 years. Go to Auto Zone and get a cheapo sensor and see if that fixes the reading on your cluster. If it does, it just proves my point. Let us know what happens and thanks for chiming in with your experience.

Junkman2008

Bump for you C5 guys who are going to tackle this during the winter. It looks like a lot of work because I took a lot of pictures but in reality, it's a two hour job.

txazformula

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thanks for the "revival" still useful and informative info

Junkman2008

I figure that most people are like me and wait until winter to do a lot of repairs, if possible.

Captain Slow

My apologies for taking your thread OT, but I wanted to say thanks for all the ridiculously informative detailing videos you have done.

Seriously, thank you for taking the time.

Junkman2008

No problem at all Captain, the pleasure is mine.

00VETT

Excellent write up. I have the high oil pressure reading as well and am considering removing the intake manifold to replace the oil pressure sending unit. My 2000 Corvette has 114,000 miles. Would it be prudent to change the knock sensors while the intake manifold is removed?
Thanks

Junkman2008

WHY do you THINK it is necessary to change them?

00VETT

Honestly, I'm not having any issues with the knock sensors at this time. However it seems like a lot of work to remove the intake manifold to access the oil pressure sensor that maybe it would be a good time to replace any other sensors in the area. About $45 bucks each. I'm looking for any recommendations at this time.

Junkman2008

You are not having any issues at this time. So why would you mess with something that isn't broke, especially something that doesn't have a proven history of failure? Add to that, you messing with something that ain't broke could be the beginning of problems. Furthermore, once you have removed the plenum once, it gets MUCH easier the second time. My advice? Leave well enough alone.

00VETT

That's the kind of insight I was looking for. Greatly Appreciated!!!

Last question - a popular website advertises two types of manifold gaskets. From your experience would either one of these work better or do you have a different option:


Thanks for your service. Go Army.

Junkman2008

I would ONLY buy an exact replacement from the dealer, or an exact replacement from someone who sells exactly what the dealer sells but at a cheaper price (Rock Auto comes to mind). You have to understand that this car was designed as a PERFORMANCE car and thus, the parts used to assemble it were performance grade. If any parts needed upgrading, the dealer has those upgraded parts. Since you are not rolling around WOT 24 hours a day, WHY would you need anything better than stock? A lot of guys will spend tons of money on higher performance parts and then go cruise their local parks at 10 MPH. I'm like, "Seriously?"

Don't overthink working on this car. The GM technicians might not be Gods, but for the most part (and for most drivers), they got it right.

00VETT

Junkman2008
I like your style of reasoning. Rock Auto it is.
Thanks again and have a great day!

Junkman2008

Holy crap. I am officially a 10-year member. I should probably start working on my headstone!