What is this part?

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MAXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Massachussetts

• May 20, 2005

• #1

I was takin out the oil filter to replace it and noticed this part was broken. I am not sure if it was before or if i hit it. 1993 cherokee 4.0 HO. If anyone knows what this is that would be greatly appreciated.

its the one my finger is pointing to:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/269864747/349422985zPBKLf

Another angle (see the green piece):
http://community.webshots.com/photo/269864747/349423025AGqEAI

you can see how it seperated off the metal piece it was attatched to.

 

Jeepsloth

Gort like Jeep

Location

North Carolina

• May 20, 2005

• #2

Looks like the pressure sending unit

 

old_man

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Loveland, Colorado

• May 20, 2005

• #3

If you have gauges, its the oil pressure sending unit. If you have idiot lights its the oil pressure switch.

 

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MAXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Massachussetts

• May 21, 2005

• #4

thanks guys, that was my first guess but wasn't sure. Guess i need a new one cause i think the oil filter wrench slipped and hit it (i was using a crappy one). Can i drive without it on there or is it something that will cause an oil leak?

 

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jerrywagner

NAXJA Forum User

Location

West Coast

• May 21, 2005

• #5

if it's broken off and leaks you cannot drive anywhere without pumping oil out of the engine and causing the engine to sieze from oil starvation !

 

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chameleo78

NAXJA Forum User

• May 21, 2005

• #6

I've diriven without mine with no problems. Your guage will show nothing or your light will be on. I didn't have any problems. Got a replacement at Pep or Autozone, not sure which. Very easy fix. Obviously you will want to check if you are leaking before you drive it too much. Good luck.

MAXJ said:

thanks guys, that was my first guess but wasn't sure. Guess i need a new one cause i think the oil filter wrench slipped and hit it (i was using a crappy one). Can i drive without it on there or is it something that will cause an oil leak?

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Yucca-Man

NAXJA Member # 683

Location

Castle Rock, CO

• May 22, 2005

• #7

jerrywagner said:

if it's broken off and leaks you cannot drive anywhere without pumping oil out of the engine and causing the engine to sieze from oil starvation !

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x2... Had the same problem after letting Greasy Simian touch mine (I was pressed for time). It didn't fail until I was halfway through my roadtrip but it was spectacular when it DID fail! Also have been in communication with another Jeeper who had the whole Jeep burn as a result of oil pressure sender failure. Don't try driving it around cracked. If you don't want to cough up a few bucks for a replacement there are cheaper altenatives: http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/oilsend.html

 

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Maz

NAXJA Forum User

Location

LaCanada, CA

• May 22, 2005

• #8

That thing went out on my Toyota, when I had my first date with the now wife. Went through 14 quarts of oil trying to keep the night from turning into "sorry we have to call this date off." I hit every store I could buying oil all night, as the leak kept getting worse. My date (now, wife) was very impressed I was risking the engine for the sake of our date. I scored a big "attitude credit" with that move.

But yes, don't risk burning the engine. Easy fix.

-Maz

 

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falcon556

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tulsa

• May 22, 2005

• #9

There is a special socket that makes replacement easier.
I bought mine from O'Reilly.

 

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MAXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Massachussetts

• May 23, 2005

• #10

I don't plan on driving around on it for a while, just wanted to know if i could make it to the autozone nearby without major oil leakage. Otherwise i have to put gas in the other beater thats filled with all my tires.

I suppose next time i should disconnect that stupid wire.