Yup, a common problem. Jim
Susan and Martin Scott wrote: > I've found that the Ford oil pressure senders leak - but not from the > thread!...... seems to be from between the plastic and brass, and therefore > requires replacement. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jamest142" <[email protected]> > To: "Quantum Owners Group" <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:05 PM > Subject: [Quantum Owners] Oil Pressure Switch > > > Hiya Folks > > OK - now this is getting really good... > > Still not sorted the air cooler temp control thingie - I parked up at > work yesterday, and noticed a small dribble of oil. Hmmm. All I have > done it take the air cleaner off, new E-9090 K&N Filter, and a new set > of spark leads (so far), and topped up the oil as was a bit low. (in > the dark / torchlight, so dribbled some on the manifold - have been > getting a good whiff on the way to work for a few days! I assumed this > was where the small dribble was from.) > > Got home, then nipped out again, came back home, and the headlights > showed a larger puddle of oil in the headlights. Bigger Hmmmm. > > Left engine running, and shone torch under car. Drip a second. Massive > Hmmmm followed by 'golly gosh' look at all that oil! > > Have checked the rocker cover, and tightened it slightly - all the > screws could easily turn 1/4. Still dripping badly. Shone torch down > to look at the sump drain bolt, and a very small splash on the drive - > moved torch across - watched the oil drip from the oil pressure switch > into a big puddle - the top of the switch is like thick grease, and > the underside is nice shiny newish oil... > > So I guess it is the oil pressure switch - there are no trails to the > switch that I could see from anywhere else, and the inlet manifold is > directly above, so not likely to be lucky dripping from above. > > The query is - looking on the rest of the forum & Web - the switch is > possibly tapered unit, so unlikely to work loose I would have thought, > and also it appears to be prone to failure. > > I can touch it from above, and cannot turn it by hand, but I cannot > seem to get a spanner on it > > What is the best way of checking the tightness, and also to replace > it? Because I cannot see the connector - is it a standard spade > connector, or is it something more weird? > > (My fault totally - I was talking today saying how wonderful the car > is!) > > Best regards > > James T > Q2-002 > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
