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Old May 10, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Hey guys, I broke my oil pressure sending unit while trying to install my new intake. I broke it off at the base of it. I was wondering how I could get the rest of it out? I know they make a special socket for them somewhere. Is the socket all I need to get it out? Thanks.
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no special socket need since its broke now i wanna say its around a 18mm base or so
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Originally Posted by TraptLP
Hey guys, I broke my oil pressure sending unit while trying to install my new intake. I broke it off at the base of it. I was wondering how I could get the rest of it out? I know they make a special socket for them somewhere. Is the socket all I need to get it out? Thanks.
won't need anything special to get the base out, but you'll want to get the proper socket to re-install your new $80 OPSU. Don't feel bad, it's a REAL common OOPS! You can find the OPSU socket at most auto places. Got mine at Autozone.
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Yeah it is a plastic socket < $10.
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Ya I did the same thing when I did my heads install I didn't even notice until I started the car up and was getting no oil pressure (on the dash) lol, after some lookin around I saw that I snapped the thing off.
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Originally Posted by captainwizbang
won't need anything special to get the base out, but you'll want to get the proper socket to re-install your new $80 OPSU. Don't feel bad, it's a REAL common OOPS! You can find the OPSU socket at most auto places. Got mine at Autozone.


It's replaced now. Mine was only $30. Where'd you get yours? lol
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