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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: duggs on 02 May 2009, 23:02:11

Title: Wiggley Thing ?
Post by: duggs on 02 May 2009, 23:02:11

Whats is the wiggley colligated pipe that sits near the Oil Filter. Is it connected to a sensor of some sort and if so, can I remove said sensor without getting covered in oil. I have a PITA leak from around there and I was wondering if the sensor gasket had perished, sqwerting oil gentle all over the back of the engine, low down.

Title: Re: Wiggley Thing ?
Post by: albitz on 02 May 2009, 23:33:17

Sounds like the crank sensor,the oil leak is more likely coming from the cam covers and running down the back of the engine to that area. :y

Title: Re: Wiggley Thing ?
Post by: duggs on 03 May 2009, 00:03:17

I can get my hands all round the camcovers...can't find a leak anywhere that high up..

Title: Re: Wiggley Thing ?
Post by: tmx on 03 May 2009, 00:07:03

my v6 vectra had a leak by the crank sensor because some fitted a non genuine vauxhall one! and it had no O Ring around it!

Title: Re: Wiggley Thing ?
Post by: big-o-bob on 03 May 2009, 00:10:06

It does sound like the crankshaft sensor.  I believe there is a seal on the sensor, so maybe it has perished.  

The seal should be renewed if the sensor is detached from the block - I think.  

Good luck... :y

Title: Re: Wiggley Thing ?
Post by: duggs on 03 May 2009, 01:14:08

Will have an investigation tomorrow, weather permitting.

If a remove said sensor will i lose tons of oil ?

Title: Re: Wiggley Thing ?
Post by: dbug on 03 May 2009, 15:15:25

No not unless you try to run the engine