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I replaced a oil pressure sending unit (twice within 2 weeks thinking the first one might have been faulty but its still leaking oil pretty badly. If bad threads or a crack in that port what can I do?

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Ok let us make sure where the leak is , spray around the unit with brake cleaner or degreaser and dry off, have a helper start the engine while you inspect the leak , is the oil coming from threaded part of the sender unit or the body part ?. If the body part replace the sender if at the threaded part do the following , check the thread on the unit for damage most have a tapered gas thread , If ok wind several layers of thread tape around the thread of the sender and refit check for leaks. If all else fails you could make a paste of litharge & glycerine but be warned it sets verry hard.

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Try wrapping some PTFE tape around the thread incase the thread in block is worn , this will take up any excess space, if still leaks have engine cleaned and look for a leak higher up

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The sensor would've had to have been cross threaded pretty badly to score the threads in the block so be certain that's where the leak is coming from...they can be pretty misleading sometimes.

Having said that, if you are certain that there is seepage coming from between the block and the sensor there's a couple of options.
You can try using a liquid gasket on the threading when you reseat the sensor (be sure to use brake cleans to clean the port and threads and be sure it's dry before application) since there isn't a crazy amount of psi and if it's a narrow enough gap it should do.
If that's not enough find a compatible 'stop leak' additive for your oil and use with a new liquid gasket on the sensor.

If that's not enough and you can see where the crack/split/hole you can try bronzing the port and re tap it...but a cracked block is serious business and may be a sign of more serious trouble. Good luck!

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SOURCE: need engine schematic for oil

hi common fault with hondas change your oil switch it will cure your leak pumps brilliant on these cars plus if oils coming out the pumps working yates210456

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 08, 2008

SOURCE: Oil Pressure Gauge

It's not uncommon for a new part to be defective. While the car is running it should be in the middle. If you have the ignition on without the motor running it should be at zero. If it isn't, you definitely have a problem. There is a solder joint that in the guage cluster that will losen up over time causing incorrect readings on the gauges. Also check out the wiring going to the sensor for frays. This can ground out the sensor giving inaccurate readings.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 18, 2009

SOURCE: very bad oil leak around oil pump, very low oil pressure

it may not have sealed be sure to put oil on ring of the pump and tighten it all the way thin slightly twist it back so the pump an seal instead of squeezed together

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 23, 2009

SOURCE: Leaking oil from oil pressure switch

I've seen pressure switches rust out and shoot a steady steam of oil out of them, so yes it could cause you to loose two quarts of oil. Book does not mention starter removal:
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable
  2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
  3. Drain the engine oil.
  4. Disconnect the switch electrical lead and unscrew the switch. To install:
  5. Coat the first two or three threads with sealer. Install the switch and tighten until snug.
  6. Attach the electrical lead.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect the battery cable and fill the engine with oil.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 20, 2010

SOURCE: oil sending unit leaking badly

Did you change the oil sending unit?

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