do it from underneath its a bit easier

 

oil pressure sender,,, i carry an extra in the tool box, mine went out like that then one nite on the way home it went to leaking all over the place, good thing i had a new on in the glove box

 

thanks to all

 

NO KIDDING - its pretty hard to get to this to replace. Long arms would really help.

 

I did my first one way back around 90k and muttered a few too many kinda words about the placement and my large frame trying to hang over top of a newly leveled front end.

Its been acting up again but this time I have a plan...
The new pump is ready for the truck and when we swap them out I will make the change and also add a mechanical as a secondary to ensure I know whats going on.That way I do not have to imitate Gumby and do it the hard way..LOL.

 

mine does it too. does it more after i climb big hills..
could this be where im leaking oil from cause im having a hard time finding where its leaking from

 

The sensor is $35 on genos garage.

It will be located either behind the power steering pump or the fuel heater depending on where they wanted to drill it at the factory (all in the same area). Mine was infront of the fuel heater.

To replace it on a 98 you need a 1-1/16" Oil Pressure Sender Socket (long deepweld) for the new sensor. Advanced Auto carries it. The old one you just break off the plastic part and use a regular 1-1/16" socket.