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Jun 22, 2004 | 05:39 PM

phess11

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From: NE Ohio

Car: 83 Z28

Engine: 305 (LG4)

Transmission: THM700R4

Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.23 non-LS

oil pressure gage sending unit leak fix

I think the oil is leaking at my oil pressure sending unit back by the distributor. It is not bad. Should I use teflon tape? Any ideas.

thanks,
phil

Last edited by phess11; Jun 24, 2004 at 06:56 AM.

Jun 22, 2004 | 06:59 PM

five7kid

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From: Littleton, CO USA

Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air

Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)

Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E

Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89

Ah, "oil pressure gage sending unit".

If it's leaking past the threads and there's no damage, yes, Teflon tape can help.

Often, the pipe is cracked, causing the leak. Check it carefully when you have it off.

Jun 22, 2004 | 07:34 PM

phess11

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From: NE Ohio

Car: 83 Z28

Engine: 305 (LG4)

Transmission: THM700R4

Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.23 non-LS

yea, isn't that what i said? Both had "oil" in the phrase. I will remove it and check it out. thanks.

phil

Jun 24, 2004 | 06:55 AM

phess11

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From: NE Ohio

Car: 83 Z28

Engine: 305 (LG4)

Transmission: THM700R4

Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.23 non-LS

Took off the sending unit and the brass pipe that attaches it to the block. Luckily their were know cracks in the pipe. Cleaned them both up and put teflon tape on the threads of the pipe and the sending unit. reinstalled and that seems to have fixed my leak. No leaks! I hate leaks.