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Replacing oil sending unit on 2.7 Intrepid? #1053737
08/15/11 09:35 PM
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Oil is dripping out fairly constant out the end of the sending unit. I was just under the car and was trying to get the plug off of the unit but it didn't want to come off. The little red tab thingy That I thought held it on broke away. Now I don't want to pry any further and bust the connector. Help!!!

Re: Replacing oil sending unit on 2.7 Intrepid? [Re: newportrider] #1053738
08/15/11 09:40 PM
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Thats a lock clip.It locks the connector.Usually they push one way then there is a clip or a push down type part that releases the wire harness from the sender.Rocky


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Re: Replacing oil sending unit on 2.7 Intrepid? [Re: therocks] #1053739
08/15/11 09:54 PM
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I tried pushing down on the top where that locking piece broke from, but nothing moved. It's 9;53 pm and I'm out on the ground so it looks like I got to find a garage to get a better look.

Re: Replacing oil sending unit on 2.7 Intrepid? [Re: newportrider] #1053740
08/15/11 11:57 PM
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Yep, seen lots of leaky oil senders. I use a pair of long angled needle nose pliers to squeeze the release tab on the connector. Otherwise, try pushing the connector towards the sender as you squeeze the release tab. They can be a pain to get off. I think that the plastic tab flexes a lot before it starts to release.


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Re: Replacing oil sending unit on 2.7 Intrepid? [Re: DaveRS23] #1053741
08/16/11 08:45 AM
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A lot get hard also.Then they can be a bear to squeeze.The AC connector on the wifes PT was like that.Had to use my needle nose to squeeze it and it was still hard to get it off.Rocky


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Re: Replacing oil sending unit on 2.7 Intrepid? [Re: therocks] #1053742
08/18/11 10:10 PM
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While you are there, pull the little plug out of the other side of the harness.







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