Oil spill while changing pressure sending unit

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxx>]

Only a minute bit will dribble out. Sending port is located above
static level in oil pan. Galley entrance to oil filter has a check
valve. Only oil remaining to lose is residue in sending unit.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, jordan rubin <nuttenschleuder@xxxx>
wrote:
> Hello all:
> 
> Was under the car today because of another problem,
> Took a look at the unit. Indeed there is an adapter
> and a copper seal. They look to be in good condition,
> i dont forsee removing them to be a problem. 
> Today I have ordered the correct size adapter and
> the cooper seal. If somebody knows how much oil I
> stand to loose by removing and replacing this without
> draining the oil let me know. If its not too much
> (1+qt) ill get it on the lift the weekend the part
> arrives. I cant see it being too much...
> 
> Does anyone NOT recommend doing this unless I empty
> the oil first, or better yet, is there anyone out the
> who does NOT recommend removing the oil filter and
> putting it back on. (To make room to work and HOWTO
> picture stuff.
> 
> The thing is, i want to get this done but just
> changed the oil yesterday.
> 
> 
> thanx
> 
> jordan 11613
> 
> 

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