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Wiggley Thing ?
« 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.
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Re: Wiggley Thing ?
« Reply #1 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
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Re: Wiggley Thing ?
« Reply #2 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..
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Re: Wiggley Thing ?
« Reply #3 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!
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Re: Wiggley Thing ?
« Reply #4 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
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Re: Wiggley Thing ?
« Reply #5 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 ?
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Re: Wiggley Thing ?
« Reply #6 on: 03 May 2009, 15:15:25 »
No not unless you try to run the engine
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