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AzBrewsky
09-07-2009, 05:29 PM
What is this sensor, and does it require a gasket? It appears as I am getting an oil leak from it..

http://www.brewskynet.com/nissan/pics/oilfilter.jpg
ThatGuy
09-07-2009, 05:32 PM
Oil Pressure.

When mine developed a leak there, it ended up being a cracked housing.
There is no gasket, just the threads for the sensor to screw in.
projectRDM
09-07-2009, 08:16 PM
Discard and plug. A new one will leak within a year anyway, they all do.
cotbu
09-08-2009, 02:32 AM
It's a "T" to keep the oil pressure sensor. That's what you have circled.
The sensor is on the end and the T is probably used to feed a gauge or turbo.
If you are leaking from the sensor...Discard and plug. A new one will leak within a year anyway, they all do.
If you are leaking from another part of the T, you'll figure it out eventually.
AzBrewsky
09-08-2009, 07:16 AM
If I were to plug it, wouldn't that send a CEL?
clark
09-08-2009, 07:36 AM
If I were to plug it, wouldn't that send a CEL?

no

msssssggggggg
DALAZ_68
09-08-2009, 08:03 AM
no

msssssggggggg

confirmed...hell...ud think ud get a CEL for the leaking one u have now...:wiggle:
projectRDM
09-08-2009, 08:22 AM
Exactly. Why would the emissions control system care if you're leaking oil?

CEL = check engine light. Emissions related items only.
Shift-240
09-08-2009, 08:30 AM
mine cracked then broke off in the block. it was hell getting the broken peice out.
projectRDM
09-08-2009, 10:58 AM
mine cracked then broke off in the block. it was hell getting the broken peice out.

Weird that it broke off in the block seeing as how it's threaded into the oil filter bracket and not the block. And since the bracket is easily removed it can also be easily replaced.
lazysk8er2
09-08-2009, 12:32 PM
so this ok to hook up a defi gauge to it or is it better off to get the adaptor for the filter.
zenki.life
09-08-2009, 12:39 PM
so this ok to hook up a defi gauge to it or is it better off to get the adaptor for the filter.

the latter. mmmhmmm
ShereKhan
09-08-2009, 12:39 PM
Ya just plug it for now Brew. If you feel like replacing it just do it later.
If you don't like that route then replace it with a new one, its an old motor so that will happen to ya
projectRDM
09-08-2009, 12:43 PM
so this ok to hook up a defi gauge to it or is it better off to get the adaptor for the filter.

What? English, type it.

You can't use the OE sender to do anything. You can however install any aftermarket sender in it's place as long as the fitting is the same.
DALAZ_68
09-08-2009, 01:19 PM
What? English, type it.

You can't use the OE sender to do anything. You can however install any aftermarket sender in it's place as long as the fitting is the same.
1/8 Ntp i think... correct me if im wrong...
Matej
09-08-2009, 01:25 PM
These can be removed and plugged?
Neat, another thing I can get rid of.
projectRDM
09-08-2009, 01:46 PM
These can be removed and plugged?
Neat, another thing I can get rid of.

Wow mang, where have you been?

Yes, delete it. Your alternator will appreciate the lack of oil pouring into it.