Oil leaking (need help!!)

getfreshco

03-08-2006, 03:54 PM

Okay oil is leaking from that thing right above my oil filter..it has a electrical thing connected 2 it ....if some tells me how to post a picture in the forum i have a picture ready ...

Cyrix_2k

03-08-2006, 04:16 PM

for images webaddress

getfreshco

03-08-2006, 04:39 PM

im sorry i have no idea what that means

maxwedge

03-08-2006, 05:22 PM

oil pressure, you really don't know what this is?

getfreshco

03-08-2006, 05:37 PM

my oil pressure switch/oil sending unit? are they they same thing?...i have a 91 305 5.0L

GreyGoose006

03-08-2006, 05:47 PM

unless it is leaking badly i wouldnt worry about it. most that i have seen have old oil caked all over them but work fine, and aren't a serious problem

getfreshco

03-08-2006, 06:16 PM

i would say its leaking badly....when i have it parked like to warm it up in tha morning its contantly leaking when i start to drive it doesnt leak as much (naturely)...but like on a rainy day i can i 'll go some where and when i pull in to park my car i can see the oil drips leading from where i slowed down to where i parked ....i isolated the leak i just need to know what the thing is call and of course how 2 fix it.any help is appreciated

ddax

03-08-2006, 06:30 PM

....if some tells me how to post a picture in the forum i have a picture ready ...

I described how I do it (post pics that is) in this thread:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=517179

Quite easy.

getfreshco

03-08-2006, 07:01 PM

oil is leak from that sliver part
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/getfeshco/UNDERCAR.jpg

getfreshco

03-08-2006, 07:03 PM

right above my oil filter (its a mess under there!!)

getfreshco

03-08-2006, 07:06 PM

thanx for tha photo info

ddax

03-08-2006, 07:35 PM

thanx for tha photo info
You're welcome.
Mine is leaking too. Goes in for new valve cover gaskets as soon as I 'make the call'.

getfreshco

03-09-2006, 12:43 AM

back 2 my original question does anybody know what that piece is ??

silicon212

03-09-2006, 02:08 AM

back 2 my original question does anybody know what that piece is ??

That is your oil pressure switch for the idiot light on the dash as well as the cutoff for the fuel pump.

getfreshco

03-09-2006, 03:29 PM

is it easy to replace...simple unbolt/screw job?

redimpss5

03-11-2006, 03:06 AM

There is a gasket that goes in there. It cost 4 bucks. Next time you change the oil, just spend the extra time and replace it also.

getfreshco

03-12-2006, 12:24 PM

what gasket and where does it go?

silicon212

03-12-2006, 02:13 PM

what gasket and where does it go?

Between the engine block and the adapter for the oil cooler.

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