oil pressure sensor

[Markan]

My oil pressure sensor has failed. I can see it if I look thru between the inner fender and the frame, but I haven't figured out how to get to it to change it. Any advice?
Also, the vacuum pump seal has been seeping a little oil for some time. I'm too old to fight that battle. Does anyone know of a shop on the west side of Portland OR they would recommend? I have used Source Automotive in Clackamas a few times and am satisfied with their work, but I don't like the 60 mile round trip.
Thanks

 

[Bob4x4]

The oil pressure sensor can be reached from the top,you may not be able to see it..Working on any car you learn Braille.It does require a special socket.

 

[DavidC]

I did mine from the top. Be sure you get the right one as I believe there were two available one actually is a sensor and the other just a switch. I also knocked the line off the vacuum pump which I found out later when air came out the defrosters only. I do not remember a special socket other than it needs to be deep.

 

[Joe Mc]

Hang in there Markan I'm sure someone will chime in with a recommendation on a reputable shop in the are requested.

Years back I got the vacuum reseal kit from Geno's https://www.genosgarage.com/product/gould-vprk-9602/engine-rebuild-kits-2
and did myself. The kit contains everything needed, I'm pretty sure they even include an extra seal just in case a there's a screw up. I hear ya on wrestling with that and hope mine lasts "forever". Also, https://www.genosgarage.com/product/sensor-4326849/engine-sensors-2 there's a few as well as wire adapters, but I'd call them and ask which one is true psi sensor and not just a switch. I recall replacing mine with true sensor and not needing the wiring adapter.
Anyhow, until someone recommends a shop for you, you could get the parts and save on shop markups as well as make certain you get the correct parts = not relying on shop that might end up getting incorrect and having to reorder correctly.
Good luck with quest for shop.

 

[Markan]

Thanks for the replies. I got the 3 prong sensor from Genos, when I get the right socket I'll give it a try from the top by Braille.

 

[DavidC]

I believe the old original sensor was a different size socket than the replacement. It's been a while so maybe wrong. Guess you will find out.