[s-cars] Oil Pressure Sender Failure

[Mark Pollan]

I don’t want this ailment to spread to others’ but I need to share.  Oil
stain on my driveway was traced to my beloved chariot and further to the oil
pressure sender.  This is a black, 1 pin unit more or less under the
throttle body and screws into the block.  I have it in my hands right now
and it appears that the physical bond of the sender and the spade connector
failed allowing oil to be forced between the two dissimilar materials.  I
drove a total of four miles and I lost about ½ quart during that period.  No
moron light or anything so I am certain the engine is fine.  Had I been
romping around far from home


 

The part number is 068 919 081 for those interested in preventive
maintenance and runs $7 at World Impex.  Anybody else have this part fail?
Seems like a Bizarre failure.

 

Regard,

 

Mark