Severe oil leak
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Severe oil leak
For some context, I installed a new oil pressure sensor on my car (1987 Firebird base trim with the 2.8l v6) with no problems. However, when I turned the car on, it sprayed oil everywhere under the car and all over the bay around the filter. Turns out there was a small crack where the sensor screwed in. I’m stumped on how to handle this. Any advice on what to do next?
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Re: Severe oil leak
For some context, I installed a new oil pressure sensor on my car (1987 Firebird base trim with the 2.8l v6) with no problems. However, when I turned the car on, it sprayed oil everywhere under the car and all over the bay around the filter. Turns out there was a small crack where the sensor screwed in. I’m stumped on how to handle this. Any advice on what to do next?
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Re: Severe oil leak
Oh that’s good news, probably would’ve been the end of the project for me if I managed to blow the block. What’s a good name for the part when I’m searching for a replacement?
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Re: Severe oil leak
Generally it's called the "oil filter adapter" or "oil filter housing" and there is one for sale right now on EBay for $50.
The general disclaimer applies, I have no affiliation with the EBay item whatsoever, it's just the first one that fits that turned up in my search........
https://www.ebay.com/itm/374082426806
The general disclaimer applies, I have no affiliation with the EBay item whatsoever, it's just the first one that fits that turned up in my search........
https://www.ebay.com/itm/374082426806
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Thanks so much! I’m gonna continue looking around but this has definitely put me on the right track. I also stumbled across this eBay listing by JC Whitney, do you think this is an option too? Doesn’t look the same to me: https://www.ebay.com/itm/12427530585...mis&media=COPY
Also I have attached some pictures of the problem area.
Also I have attached some pictures of the problem area.
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Alright sweet, you are a lifesaver man! I’ll be ordering the parts once I have everything accounted for.
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