[V8] drip drip drip drip

[Ingo Rautenberg]

Mike,

Are you sure the oil pressure sender itself isn't leaking?  That's  
been my experience...

Ingo

On Jul 12, 2006, at 10:53 AM, Mike Arman wrote:

>
>
> The V8 has developed a progressively worsening oil leak in the area of
> the engine block adapter for the oil lines to the cooler and the oil
> pressure senders.
>
> I've replaced the oil lines with Aeroquip, put new O rings on the  
> ends,
> replaced the oil pressure sender ($200 list, got a used one from Bruce
> for $60) and it still leaks.
>
> Next stop is to take the lines back to Aeroquip and have them pressure
> tested, but if that doesn't work, I'd like some idea where to look  
> next.
>
> What are the usual suspects in this area? I can't see a darn thing  
> down
> there, and I'd rather ask instead of poking around blindly.
>
> Any ideas?
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Mike Arman
> 1990 V8Q
> (the ghost of "bad puppy" strikes?)
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