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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: frmg0014 on 19 March 2010, 22:02:08

Title: Oil Pan Gasket - Upper Lower??
Post by: frmg0014 on 19 March 2010, 22:02:08

Hey guys,

I'm planning on removing my oil pan in order to make sure my oil pump screen is not clogged.  I'm trying to guy a gasket but it seems that my car (2001 Cadillac Catera/Opel Omega MV6) lists two gaskets... upper and lower... which one would I need??? I'm assuming the lower?  Just wanted to make sure.   :o

Title: Re: Oil Pan Gasket - Upper Lower??
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 March 2010, 22:08:18

Lower one.....and a good metal to metal sealer will do the job just as well

Title: Re: Oil Pan Gasket - Upper Lower??
Post by: frmg0014 on 20 March 2010, 02:25:52

Thanks!  Since we are already somewhat in the topic.... I heard there is a tool needed in order to remove the oil pressure switch?  Does anyone know what tool exactly is needed to remove it?  I'm planning on replacing mine within a couple of days. 

Title: Re: Oil Pan Gasket - Upper Lower??
Post by: Kaycee on 20 March 2010, 07:14:24

the switch can be taken off in 10 secs flat its to the left of the crank pulley 24 mm spanner tighten back to 30 lb/ft
HTH

Title: Re: Oil Pan Gasket - Upper Lower??
Post by: frmg0014 on 26 March 2010, 02:34:49

Guys,

Is the oil pressure switch the sensor responsible for displaying the oil pressure on the dash?  My oil pressure seems to drop (enough to trigger the light) at idle during hot weather (although this only happens rarely).  I'm planning is replacing the switch or sensor to rule this out.

Title: Re: Oil Pan Gasket - Upper Lower??
Post by: Kaycee on 26 March 2010, 07:10:11

yes it is