[s-cars] [Re: s-cars] oil leak help

[Theodore Chen]

brian,

the switch i replaced was the "other possible culprit" you referred to,
if you're talking about the one that sits above the big round one.
i recall removing it with a socket, though i can't remember the size
at the moment.  mine was leaking through its terminal, so when i took
off the rubber boot, oil came out.  i verified it by running the engine
and watching it drip oil as the engine ran.

-teddy

--- Brian Dangel <bdangel at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Finally got a chance to take a look tonight.  Need some further clarification
> if possible.  Those that responded seem to be correct about it not being the
> pan gasket.  There is oil on the driver's side of the engine but I can't be
> sure where it is coming from.  My mechanic suspected the oil pressure switch.
>  Which one is that?  I saw one that was round with a blue and a white wire
> connecting to it.  The other possible culprit only had one wire and looked
> like you could get a socket on it.  I need to get the parts ordered as soon
> as possible.  Can someone let me know what I should go after?  Should I try
> to do them both?  What all would have to come off to get them out?  Sorry for
> all the questions.  In the process of getting a Bentley but don't have it
> yet.  I haven't spent much time working on cars for almost 20 years.  You
> folks amaze me being able to diagnose a problem via email better than I can
> looking at the car!  TIA, Brian
>  Theodore Chen <tedebearp at yahoo.com> wrote:
> --- Brian Dangel wrote:
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> > Thanks. I'll take a look tonight. Talked to a mechanic that had the same
> > thoughts only he suspected the oil pressure switch. Any experience with
> that
> > one as far as replacement?
> >
> > Brian 93 S4
>
> yes, i mentioned it on the list a few times. mine started leaking
> after i switched to synthetic, and i replaced it. the switch was
> less than $10 from the dealer, and it was easy to change. it's on
> the driver's side of the engine, toward the front.
>
> -teddy
>
>
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