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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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Oil leak on a vg
I noticed when I changed my engine mounts i was dripping oil from a sensor just under the oil filter. Anyone ever fixed thius problem?
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Wouldn't the correct repair be to replace that sensor and use some thread sealer? What sensor was it?
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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I don't know what kind of sensor it is, I quess thats the question, What is the sensor?
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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dunno on the VG, but on the VE, the closest sensor to the filter is the oil pressure sensor
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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it has to be the oil pressure switch for the VG as well.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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It's likely the oil pressure switch. I replaced that part several years ago. It's not that expensive.
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