evinX Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Hey all, got me a new oil level sensor + fittings, going to do an oil change and want to tackle this at the same time. Guessing i just have to drain the oil and i can unbolt the sensor without having to remove the oil sump? Also what kind of tool can i use to get to the 10mm bolts, dont like the idea of exensions as they will have to be long and might snap the heads due to the distance...and if i remove the wheel there isnt much space from underneath either, one of my first mechanical jobbies so, much help as possible please, thanks, Kev! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 You wont snap anything dude, extensions will work but they arent too bad to get to from underneath, pull the unit out and twist it to get it thru the hole in the sump (like one of those buzzy wires at the fair). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Dont have to drain the oil as it mouts on top of the sump. If you take the under tray off you should be able to get it from the bottom. If you want I can get a pic for you tomorrow, my engine is out on a stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks Dude, should i use extensions from the top? or what can i use from the bottom, as you cant really get in their with a ratched and extension from the bottom, Swampy, pic would be great i can study it before i go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks Dude, should i use extensions from the top? or what can i use from the bottom, as you cant really get in their with a ratched and extension from the bottom, Swampy, pic would be great i can study it before i go for it! Depends on what sort of tool kit you have, I always do it via a ramp so it makes it a bit easier, prob a stubby ratchet and long 10mm socket, the sensor has a rubber gasket/washer/O ring but it should pop out easily enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Depends on what sort of tool kit you have, I always do it via a ramp so it makes it a bit easier, prob a stubby ratchet and long 10mm socket, the sensor has a rubber gasket/washer/O ring but it should pop out easily enough. Yup i got the sensor + rubber gasket, will have the front jacked up pretty high on stands, both front wheels of to do the oil change, antifreeze change, and oil level sensor, also my exhaust temp sensor has a snapped rusty bolt so ill be busy under the car, dont mind getting messy!! cheers for the advise dude:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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