Replacing the Oil Pressure Sending Unit
06-16-2018, 10:06 AM
#21
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Join Date: 02-21-2010
Location: Dallas Texas area
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Well got my pressure switch and tools ready to go. Removed oil pressure switch noticed it had a crush washer on it and my new switch doesn't. Went back to Auto Zone the other two they had are missing it. The computer description say it should have it. Contacted Chevrolet dealer they say it should have it. So now I'm on hold for two hours till the dealers gets one in. I won't be a happy camper if I to put the old one back in.
Crush washer
Last edited by phrog fixer; 06-16-2018 at 10:14 AM. Reason: added picture
06-16-2018, 02:12 PM
#22
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Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Are you sure it is a crush washer looks like a copper banjo fitting washer to me, maybe oil drain. Unfortunately they sell them by the bag.
My service manual does not show any sort of washer or gasket.
My service manual does not show any sort of washer or gasket.
06-16-2018, 03:04 PM
#23
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Location: Dallas Texas area
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Brand new from the Chevy dealer. They call it a crush washer. It is installed and done. If you do this make sure to use electrical cleaner to get the oil out of the plug.
Last edited by phrog fixer; 06-16-2018 at 03:06 PM. Reason: More info
12-14-2018, 05:36 PM
#26
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Join Date: 11-18-2018
Location: Boston
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so is it no way just tighten this sensor - anyway should I find the new one? Maybe just the washer? Not sure I'll find it so fast tomorrow - I have no car yet, motorcycle is garaged, don't want to take off starter one more time... I know if the oil was leaking from oil pan bolt on the trucks - I was replacing just a new copper washer.
