Got to love a straight forward job. I wish my projects were that simple!

@LarcsWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rich 👍

Thank you very much for this. We just grabbed a 2012 ecoflex for our newly driving 17 y/o and this happened right away. The car is a gem but 50 miles into to driving it the radiator, ground and crossmember plate were covered in oil and it will certainly be this. The placement of the spurt and drip is most certainly right in this area and the oil pressure light came on the dash with no code. Simple but stupid and will be a super easy fix. Cheers mate

@LarcsWorkshop

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, no problems 😃. Sounds like you've got some rust prevention going on there 😉.

I know where to bring my power tools when they die!! Nice one Steve!

@LarcsWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍. Lots of things tend to die in my workshop, sometimes the odd mouse 🐭 too😁.

Have a good Sunday!

@LarcsWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred, you too 👍.

I always take my car to the local garage charge loads for simple jobs thanks to video s like yours gonna tackle these jobs myself from now on sod the expensive garage s

@LarcsWorkshop

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, good point 👍. Get your hands dirty and save some money.

@dazzahaywood3298

9 ай бұрын

@LarcsWorkshop just a quick question after an oil change I know ya have to put a new rubber seal but is the oil drain plug got to be torque d or just by feel

@LarcsWorkshop

9 ай бұрын

@@dazzahaywood3298 . Yes, there will be a torque figure for the drain plug, but I normally do it by feel. The seal wouldn't normally be rubber, but a copper or fibre washer, or a dowty seal

@dazzahaywood3298

9 ай бұрын

@@LarcsWorkshop thank you. For replying

@LarcsWorkshop

9 ай бұрын

@@dazzahaywood3298 . No worries

1:39 seal sound

@LarcsWorkshop

Ай бұрын

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These switches are a pain in the backside! I changed it on my Mum's car only 4 years ago and it's gone and done it again! It was worse this time as she was down to the last notch of oil and the engine sounded awful.

@LarcsWorkshop

7 ай бұрын

Yep, cheap rubbish. At least they are easy to replace.

I replaced the oil pressure switch on my daughters only about a month ago and the oil light has come on tonight and oil is again leaking from the connector but I've noticed from this video that the connector plug doesn't fit tightly and it looks like there might be a bit missing off the plug, is it easy to replace the connector itself? Thanks

@LarcsWorkshop

8 күн бұрын

@@MillerExplores . People on here have said that they've had replacement pressure switches fail prematurely too. The plug shouldn't need to hold back any oil. If it's just the plastic part that's damaged, you could probably get a replacement from a breakers yard and unpin the old one into the replacement one. Good luck sorting it out 🤞.

My Tigra showed engine and oil warning light. Engine cut out in under a minute.This switch was all oily. Did this job today. Oil stick shows full, warning lights still on, engine cuts out almost instantly. Looking down into the bay there is oil sitting on some sheet metal down there. Also seems to be oil around rocker cover. Any advice please? Thanks!

@LarcsWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

Well if the pressure switch is now ok, it sounds like there may be a bigger issue. Could be any number of things unfortunately, things that spring to mind are:- faulty oil pump, blocked oil pump pickup, blocked oil filter, faulty oil pressure relief valve. Do a Google search on your cars common oil pressure issues, you might find an answer. Poor servicing can cause some of the above issues. Good luck sorting it out 🤞.

@johncollins8304

Жыл бұрын

@@LarcsWorkshop Thanks for your response and ideas. You hit the nail on the head with POOR SERVICING.🤨

I've just fitted an oil pressure digital gauge unfortunately the readout is MPa.Any idea what the readout should show please?🙏

@colinelderfield6964

Жыл бұрын

Gauge shows 0.17 MPa on idle.Vauxhall Corsa D 2013.(63) 1.2 petrol.

@LarcsWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

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@LarcsWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

@@colinelderfield6964 That's about 25psi. I don't know for sure what it's supposed to be but, at idle, that sounds ok (gut feel). The oil pressure switch should have a pressure stamped on it.

Hey mate, ive changed my oil switch and its now leaking from the thread, what should i use to seal the threads

@LarcsWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

There should be a sealing washer between the shoulder of the switch and the threaded boss on the engine.

@jaysmith552

Жыл бұрын

@@LarcsWorkshop I will have to pull the oil switch off again and have a look, if it's not on there, what can I replace it with?

@LarcsWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

@@jaysmith552 A copper washer will do the job. Just be careful not to over tighten it. Cheers 👍

My engine pressure light has come in could this be the reason?

@LarcsWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

It could be, but it also could come on for a genuine low oil pressure. Check your oil level etc. first. In my Audi TT video, the pressure switch was faulty and I tested it to prove it. Good luck sorting it out 🤞.

@losiryam5317

Жыл бұрын

@@LarcsWorkshophi mate, thanks for your response, I’m just wondering why the light is only on when the vehicle is stationery and turns off when it starts moving, obviously i haven’t driven it loads with the lights but it’s strange have you got any ideas as to why it’s doing this?

@LarcsWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

@@losiryam5317 The oil pump is internally driven by the engine so as the revs go up, the oil pump turns faster, and the oil pressure goes up too (up to a point). "Generally" low oil pressure at low revs would point to a worn engine, however, there are other things that can cause it, like:- A faulty pressure switch giving a false reading. Oil level too low. Too thin oil in the engine or oil contaminated. Oil filter blocked due to poor servicing. Engine sludged up due to poor servicing. This is just a few things that could cause it. Best of luck sorting it out 🤞.

12 quid ?, just got one for less than 5 !!!

@LarcsWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

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