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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Where is the oil sending unit?

Having trouble with my gauge indicating oil failure then popping right back up to normal. Want to check connections prior to ordering a new one but don't know where it's located. Picture or diagram would be great.
 
Old Aug 7, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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When facing the rear of the car looking down at the engine comaprtment, the sending unit is on the very far right side, just about as deep down and to the back of the compartment as you can see or would be able to reach is some of the stuff was moved out of the way. The unit is silverish in color, about 2.5" in diameter, and about 3" tall. It has 3 wires attached to the top of the unit. I can't get to my camera right now, but maybe you can locate based on this discription.
 
Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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I just posted this in another thread, but here ya go:
 
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Here is a link to a DIY for replacing the sender unit on Rennlist.com. Thought it might help.

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...ement-diy.html
 

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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Thank you. I gave the wires a cleaning and now problems so far.
 
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Good to hear that cleai=ning the wires seemed to solve the problem. that is alot easier and less expensive than replacing the unit.
 
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