Low Oil Level Sensor
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Low Oil Level Sensor It looks like I am leaking oil at the low oil level sensor. The sensor itself is brand new.
Ive read that the connector can leak.
Couple of questions:
1.) Is this sensor usually sealed with some sort of adhesive?
2.) Could I just possibly replace the connector to fix the leak?
2a.) Anyone have a part number for the connector?
Thanks!
Ive read that the connector can leak.
Couple of questions:
1.) Is this sensor usually sealed with some sort of adhesive?
2.) Could I just possibly replace the connector to fix the leak?
2a.) Anyone have a part number for the connector?
Thanks!
It should be an easy fix, as the "seal" is actually an o-ring. Simply put a new one in place, and tighten it carefully, making sure the ring stays in the groove. If it does leak at that point, yes, I would say that "anything's possible", and just maybe the part itself is seeping...
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It should be an easy fix, as the "seal" is actually an o-ring. Simply put a new one in place, and tighten it carefully, making sure the ring stays in the groove. If it does leak at that point, yes, I would say that "anything's possible", and just maybe the part itself is seeping...
The old one was metal but the new one is plastic, so I am afraid to overtighten for fear of breaking it.
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Mine is plastic also. I used a crescent wrench, but obviously "snugged it up" very carefully. You just need to get a little bit of "crush" on the o-ring. Off hand, I'd say around 7-8 ft/lbs.....
