Badly leaking sensors.....

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04-26-2009 | 08:39 PM

WhiteMaxima9600

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Badly leaking sensors.....

The sensor located on the side of the engine right above the water pump plate (which i think is the camshaft position sensor) is leaking oil badly. Iam curious to know if there is a way to fix this without replacing it. Also my oil pressure sensor is leaking bad too. Anyone know of a cheap fix?? Have not yet priced a new one yet.

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04-26-2009 | 09:43 PM

f550maranello2

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the cam sensor... remove it and replace the o ring..

the oil sensor its in the stickys how to fix it... but i would just replace it..

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Originally Posted by ericdwong

Chances are it is the Oil Pressure Sender unit, which is a 1" in diameter funky looking switch that has an electrical connector on it. The OEM ones are notorious for failing and/or leaking, even as low as 20K miles. Anyway to change it out is very easy. You have to use a 1 1/16" DEEP WELL socket. 6 or 12 point should work, but I used 6 point. Unclip the electrical connector, and simply remove the switch using the wrench stated above, while having the new switch ready. Draining the oil is not necessary, but a few drops will come out. Prepare to catch the spill using shop towels/rags. Put in the new switch and snug it up. After, I cleaned my entire area up using brake cleaner. Check it periodically to make sure it isnt leaking again and make sure your OIL light does not come on in the dash. So far, mine has been OK.

Daniel B Martin suggest NOT to use the OEM switch. I got a Wells PS159 switch for about $6 from a local auto parts store.

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