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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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Can't get the bitch out ....lol. I've got the tranny out and I figured it was a perfect time to switch it since its acting up. Figured I could lean the block back and take it out but I need an inch and 16th. No one has one. I have one at work but **** I wanted it done tonight.
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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It doesn't look like ill be able to get a combo on there anyone have a oil sending unit socket I can borrow 8324555340 in la porte
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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you talking about the sensor at the back of the intake?...theres a special socket for it
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Yeah I know I'm gonna try and rig one tomorrow make a hollow 1 1/16 I can slide over and turn with channel locks from the back
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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go to any auto parts store. they call it "oil sender socket" or something. shouldnt cost more than like 5 bucks.
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Yeah I called the local ones no one had one. Oh well I can get my socket from work tomorrow. Don't know if its long enough but ill also cut another one just on case.
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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Knock the top off with a hammer, and then use a normal socket... Then tighten the new one with a cresent wrench...
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I was gonna try that but didn't know if I should but still can't get the crescent wrench or channel locks on there. Whatever sensor is next to it is too close
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I have one in Katy. Had to cut it in half and weld a piece of pipe on it to make it longer to fit my old 6.5 diesel years ago. Or maybe my ex wifes S10 4.3-I don't remember.
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I have another member local that's gonna bring me one today but thank you for the offer
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alright i got it out and in which was a pain in the but without taking the intake off but its done.........but...............im not sure if i did this or if its been this way.

its late and dark and couldnt really trace it down but it looks like right above the oil sending unit in the very back there is a hose that comes across the very back that hooks into 2 hard lines. it is broke at the hose right after the 2 hard lines hook in.

here is a pic. i know its hard to tell but with such a tight spot it was hard to take a pic. i need the car back on the road and need to know what it is. thanks

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alright i got it out and in which was a pain in the but without taking the intake off but its done.........but...............im not sure if i did this or if its been this way.

its late and dark and couldnt really trace it down but it looks like right above the oil sending unit in the very back there is a hose that comes across the very back that hooks into 2 hard lines. it is broke at the hose right after the 2 hard lines hook in.

here is a pic. i know its hard to tell but with such a tight spot it was hard to take a pic. i need the car back on the road and need to know what it is. thanks



It's part of your PCV system, you need to replace it.
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