How do you remove the oil pressure sender? Paul?

[95gtdrop]

I'm putting in a new pressure gauge and I can't figure out how to remove the damn sending unit. Is there a special tool I neeed? Paul how dis you do it when you did your gauge write up?

 

[Paul]

Really big closed-end wrench (can't remember the size right now) and about 1/32 of a turn at a time. It was a pain in the ass. :grin:

I think I unbolted the engine ground and one or two other things to give myself a little room.

Have fun!

 

[MuscleMustang95]

yea its a pain in the ass!

 

[95gtdrop]

I unbolted everything around it. I need some bigger pliers than. Will re-attempt tomarrow morning. Thanks

 

[5.0kid]

there is a socket you can buy for them at any oreillys...i ended up using it then taking it back

 

[95gtdrop]

I just got home and I need to get a yellow top optima checked that I got for free. So I will ask about that socket also.
Thanks

 

[95 svt cobra]

Yeah, screw using the wrong tool for the job, the special socket makes life a hell of a lot easier. Use it and return it. I kept mine just because its always good to have around.

 

[Paul]

Now that I think of it, I did use a socket. It's a big one, like 1 1/16" or something I think.

 

[95gtdrop]

BOught the socket . Worked like a charm . My problem Now is I can't get the new fittings to seal at the block. It's got a small drip. I used the pipe sealer and it still leaks. It's such a bitch to get in that area and i have to go do it all over again.

 

[Ryno8705]

A 12pt 26 mm socket is a nice fit also; I found it to fit better than the special socket.

 

[Paul]

Thanks for the size Ryno. I remember using a 12 pt socket, but couldn't remember the size for the life of me.

 

[94kingcbra]

pull the power steering/compressor bracket off of the driver side head. 3 bolts. Should make it easier. Did you use the paste or the tape thread sealer?.

 

[95gtdrop]

I found a way to win! I had to go back and retighten the T fitting and I changed the new sensor and old sensors location on the T. I used a thread paste pen.( looks like a big ass whites crayon) thanks

 

[94kingcbra]

cool! Did you remote mount the sending unit?

 

[95gtdrop]

Kinda. I put it on the bottom side of the T fitting.