Oil pressure needle supposed to be all the way up to 120?
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I wish I knew the answer to that. On my 02 SSEi - it was on the passenger side back side of the block - it looked like it had an additional part to 'relocate' it for some reason. I think it was a tight fit between it and the cv joint on passenger side.
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I just replaced mine yesterday and it took care of the problem. bought it a www.gmparts direct.com
Part Number 12584940 and I paid $36.56 plus shipping. Dealer was alot more.
I had the car put on a lift and it was easy to get to from the back.
I just replaced mine yesterday and it took care of the problem. bought it a www.gmparts direct.com
Part Number 12584940 and I paid $36.56 plus shipping. Dealer was alot more.
I had the car put on a lift and it was easy to get to from the back.
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What we need is a OIl Preasure Sending Unit.
The dealer wants $70
You can get it at GM Parts Direct: Your direct source for Genuine GM Parts for $36.00. (I just ordered one)
I found this information out on the common problem thread ......check out the thread on common problems as it is excellent.
The dealer wants $70
You can get it at GM Parts Direct: Your direct source for Genuine GM Parts for $36.00. (I just ordered one)
I found this information out on the common problem thread ......check out the thread on common problems as it is excellent.
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I put in a AC/Delco dealer oem unit and it
went out in 3 days
I went to advance auto parts and had them match pep boys price for a Borg Warner one for $34.89 and it seems to be doing ok.
I would suggest going with the aftermarket one from my short experience. Seems to be working better. It will save you money and work better IMHO
I believe that there may be a fault with these sensors from the dealer. The parts guy at pontiac said he replaces these all the time.
I went to advance auto parts and had them match pep boys price for a Borg Warner one for $34.89 and it seems to be doing ok.
I would suggest going with the aftermarket one from my short experience. Seems to be working better. It will save you money and work better IMHO
I believe that there may be a fault with these sensors from the dealer. The parts guy at pontiac said he replaces these all the time.
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Just got back from putting over 1000 miles on the 03 Bonneville. Oil pressure gauge has been reading two clicks from the 120 mark the whole time. Seemed a little on the high side but I figured if it was really that high it might be spraying some oil out a gasket or two. Thanks for the heads up on what parts to change.
Mike
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Changed it out yesterday. I thought a rag would be enough to catch the oil that would spill. Make sure you put a oil pan under it. Not too much but enough to make a mess. Glad I had a big piece of cardboard under it. Here is a picture of the new one and the old one in the back ground.
I used a 27 mm deepwell socket and small extension to get to it. The socket and extension fit over the top of the axle and brought it out just perfect for the ratchet.
Mike
I used a 27 mm deepwell socket and small extension to get to it. The socket and extension fit over the top of the axle and brought it out just perfect for the ratchet.
Mike
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