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(Message started by: lube-o-rific on Nov 11^th, 2008, 2:22pm)

Title: Oil Leak from Electrical Plug
Post by lube-o-rific on Nov 11^th, 2008, 2:22pm

Hi Guys,

I wonder if anyone can tell me what the small plug near the top of the sump is ??? It has a single crimped wire coming off it and it seems that about a litre of oil has been lost through it. Engine is a 2.9 12v

I am trying to find the FINIS code so that I could perhaps order a new one?

I'm going to take it off and inspect it, maybe tightening it will stop the leak? I hope. ;D

Title: Re: Oil Leak from Electrical Plug
Post by lube-o-rific on Nov 11^th, 2008, 2:25pm

Just found it, it's the oil pressure switch. Hurrah!

Title: Re: Oil Leak from Electrical Plug
Post by Highlander on Nov 11^th, 2008, 3:12pm

Title: Re: Oil Leak from Electrical Plug
Post by Snoopy on Nov 11^th, 2008, 3:30pm

I can confirm it is the oil pressure switch, just at the front of the engine on the nearside . they are prone to leaks and on a taper thread. be careful tightening it I think it is best to get a new switch. From memory they are not too expensive. Details of which are HERE (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/engines/12v/V612VOilPress.pdf) a;ong with the 12v manual. There is also a picture of the switch and location at para 18 HERE as well (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/engines/12v/V612VDismantle.pdf)

Title: Re: Oil Leak from Electrical Plug
Post by lube-o-rific on Nov 11^th, 2008, 5:14pm

Thanks for the links Snoopy! :-)

I've bought a new Oil Pressure Switch but I've spent the last three hours trying to get it to come off. A 24mm socket fits around the switch but it's so tight and very hard to budge. It lies right next to the A/C compressor mountings and is turning into an unexpectedly tough job!

Does anyone has any handy hints on how to remove the switch?

Cheers! ;-D

Title: Re: Oil Leak from Electrical Plug
Post by gozz on Nov 11^th, 2008, 10:50pm

Cranked ring spanner from below ?
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Oil Leak from Electrical Plug
Post by lube-o-rific on Nov 11^th, 2008, 11:00pm

Thanks again Gozz,

I'll pop down the wholesalers tomorrow and pick up a good spanner set, a socket is too big and cumbersome I've discovered! ;D

More updates tomorrow, hopefully a success story!

I'm really looking to actually driving my Scorp!

Title: Re: Oil Leak from Electrical Plug
Post by lube-o-rific on Nov 12^th, 2008, 6:38pm

All sorted now ;D ;D

Had to take the Scorp down to Ford in the end as all I could manage to do was to round the edges of the bolt. Happy days now! Thanks for all the advice guys!