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17th February 2019, 14:09
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oil leaking from sensor
I have an oil leak coming from a sensor under my saxo furio. You can see me pointing to it with a screw driver. It appears to be leaking from the plastic part
Here is a wider view, so you can see where the sensor is in relation to everything else
Presumably I will need a new sensor? Or can it be sealed with something? I don't want to spend too much on the car as I will be getting a new car real soon.
If it will need a new sensor, does anyone know the part number?
Many thanks
Tom
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17th February 2019, 17:07
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After more examination, I wonder if this is the oil pressure switch as shown here
https://www.gsfcarparts.com/931pc0260
If it is the oil pressure switch, presumably I have to drain the oil before I change it?
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17th February 2019, 17:33
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Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
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Car(s): 2002 Citroen Saxo desire
2001 Volvo V40 1.9D
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My 1.1 desire has a leak there too, oil pressure switch. My old saxo had a leak there too. Garages charged me £15 parts and labour to replace. I don't believe you need to drain the oil as it should all drain to the sump if you let it sit for a short while first. I have a switch in my boot which I need to swap over. Going to do mine next week when I replace the front fog light, screen wash pump and all parts of the front suspension!
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17th February 2019, 18:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aldred309uk
My 1.1 desire has a leak there too, oil pressure switch. My old saxo had a leak there too. Garages charged me £15 parts and labour to replace. I don't believe you need to drain the oil as it should all drain to the sump if you let it sit for a short while first. I have a switch in my boot which I need to swap over. Going to do mine next week when I replace the front fog light, screen wash pump and all parts of the front suspension!
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thanks for confirming it is the oil pressure switch. Does anyone know the spanner size? I just tried 22mm and it seems a bit loose. I don't have a 21mm to try, but I guess it is probably 21mm - does anyone know?
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17th February 2019, 20:40
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Don't know the spanner size but I would like to know how big in the end as I will probably be tackling this job towards the end of the week.
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17th February 2019, 23:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aldred309uk
Don't know the spanner size but I would like to know how big in the end as I will probably be tackling this job towards the end of the week.
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I will let you know tomorrow. I think I am going to get my dremel and cut the sensor off. That way I can get a 6 point socket on there. I don't want to risk rounding anything with a spanner. I may also use a little heat / spray on oil to help things.
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18th February 2019, 09:31
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You just need a deep socket mate,placed over the top.
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18th February 2019, 10:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stevo67
You just need a deep socket mate,placed over the top.
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My deep sockets are too deep, as with the ratchet on they end up fowling on the sensor on the bottom of the exhaust. There is not much clearance there. I am going to go out later this morning and cut/dremel the sensor off. I can then get a smaller socket on there.
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18th February 2019, 12:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aldred309uk
Don't know the spanner size but I would like to know how big in the end as I will probably be tackling this job towards the end of the week.
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I have now removed the sensor and can confirm it is 22mm. I used my dremel and cut the sensor off and then put a 22mm socket on there. You could try a deep socket, but as I say there is not much clearance. So probably easier just to cut it off, and then put a normal socket on there. With the dremel it took about 20 seconds.
You are best with a 22mm impact socket. I tried a normal 12 point halfrods socket but it started to round the corners. I then went to a 6 point impact socket and it gripped it well. I also used some freezing spray and sprayed plenty of dismantling oil in there. Due to the tight space, I used a 250mm socket extension with the 22mm socket.
Just going to the shop now to buy the sensor. With the discount code Euro car parts have them for about £3
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18th February 2019, 19:27
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All sorted now and car is running with no leaks. The sensor with online discount was only £3.83 from Euro car parts.
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19th February 2019, 06:07
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Thanks for the information, I will try and throw my sensor on towards the end of this week!
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21st February 2019, 17:35
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Lost some oil when doing my sensor today because I didn't realise it was at the base of the oil filter!
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21st February 2019, 20:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aldred309uk
Lost some oil when doing my sensor today because I didn't realise it was at the base of the oil filter!
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I also lost a little but, but only about half a pint. Did you loose much?
How did the job go, did the sensor come out okay?
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21st February 2019, 22:29
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2001 Volvo V40 1.9D
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tommy35
I also lost a little but, but only about half a pint. Did you loose much?
How did the job go, did the sensor come out okay?
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Sensor came out really easily. A lot of brake cleaner was used in the area. Was just one of many jobs I did on the car today and it feels like a new car again, brakes steers and drives brilliantly!
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