Digitalchaos
Registered User
I believe I have determined the cause of my low oil pressure @ warm idle. Today the problem was significantly worse, after sitting a couple days due to leaking thermostat. While investigating the thermostat before taking the car for a wash, I noticed fresh oil leakage down the side of the sender port.. a leak. The sensor was replaced by the previous owner and apparently not sealed well. This caused air/oil and hence pressure leakage enough to present itself at lower engine RPMS.
First, how much pressure is this costiing? Does it significantly impact oil circulation within the engine?
Next, what is the proper way to install this unit and seal it? How was it done from the factory? I would like to avoid the use of RTV after seeing its poor resistance to expansion/contraction & coolant.
Thanks..
First, how much pressure is this costiing? Does it significantly impact oil circulation within the engine?
Next, what is the proper way to install this unit and seal it? How was it done from the factory? I would like to avoid the use of RTV after seeing its poor resistance to expansion/contraction & coolant.
Thanks..