Oil sensor on side of oil pan...
 

It's just above the drain plug on the rear sump and just below the dipstick tube and it's leaking. Has anyone ever had this problem? Can it be fixed or do I need a new one? I pulled it out and put some gasket sealer on the very back threads, but it almost looks like it's leaking from where the sensor actually goes into the metal sleeve. I looked in the Mustangs Unlimited catalog and it appears to be the one sensor they don't carry, is this strictly a dealer part? Thanks in advance....

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91 LX 5.0
Z t-5, 3:73 gear, Vortech 73mm Mass Air, Accufab 65mm TB, BBK underdrives, Crane HI-6S Ignition, BBK unequal length headers, Bassani x pipe, 2.5" Dynomax Super Turbo cat back, Kenny Brown Super Subs, Factory Five Control Arms, Mac cold air kit and more to come!

If you want a cheap fix - A couple years ago I took mine apart and I think I put a small rubber O-ring in and put it back together. You'll know what to do when you pop it apart. It just started leaking a little again.

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86 GT, GT40P heads, Crane 2031, 1.7 RR's, Cobra intake, 65mm TB, 73mm Vortech, 24# injectors, MAC GT40P headers, 2-1/2" BBK H-pipe (w/cats), Flowmasters, 3.55s.

[This message has been edited by withamc (edited 02-22-2001).]

This is a dealer part and costs about $35.

I replaced mine (it lasted nine years) and it took about 15 minutes (on a lift).
Worth the piece of mind, in my opinion.

Are you talking about the oil level sending unit? If is leaking and the unit works, then all you need is a plastic gasket. The ford dealer sells this part for a dollar or so. I know because I replaced mine.

david

low oil sending unit