RE: IML: '73 Oil Leak (pressure sensor?)

["Robin Giesbrecht" <robings@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The oil pressure sensor just screws into the block. The only difficult part 
is getting at it. I laid some rags/blankets acrossthe top of the engine 
after removing the air cleaner and laid belly first on the top of the engine 
to remove mine.But it just threads into the block. On the 727 just replace 
the front seal(if that is what is leaking). Those transmissions are good for 
a long life and with 49,000 miles on yours I would just service it. Change 
the oil and change the filter.

Robin Giesbrecht
72 Imperial

> From: "Jay King" <j_king@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: IML: '73 Oil Leak (pressure sensor?)
> Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 08:53:50 -0600
>
> Hi, list,
>
> I know that this has been covered on the IML, but I haven't archived it, so 
> I'll ask for information: Saturday son Jamie and I borrowed a buddy's shop 
> to put the '73 LeBaron up in the air and try (again!) to replace the rear 
> main seal, which appeared to be leaking even after its most recent 
> replacement six weeks ago. Surprise! The rear main seemed to be good and 
> tight and dry, but the back of the engine block was covered with oil, which 
> seemed to be coming from the oil pressure sensor sending unit. I searched 
> and searched in the FSM but could not find reference to replacing it, and 
> I'm not confident enough as a mechanic to just start turning stuff. Any 
> suggestions?
>
> We also found that the transmission seal is leaking, so someday soon 
> (perhaps next weekend), we'll borrow Buddy's shop again, pull the 
> transmission, and throw another seal in there. Should I have a tranny shop 
> go through the 727 while it's out? This particular 32-year-old car is a 
> 49,000 mile survivor.
>
> I'll just have to drive a Fifth Avenue until these issues are resolved, 
> being a one-Imperial household. Thanks in advance for any and all 
> suggestions!
>
> Regards,
>
> Jay
>
> Jay King
> Meridian, Mississippi
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>
> Honey Gold 1973 Imperial LeBaron 4DHT
>
>
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