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

["Don Hudson" <mopar4me@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you're pulling the transmission anyway, that would be the time to do the 
front seal.  Pull the convertor and the seal is easy to change.
Don
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robin Giesbrecht" <robings@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 12:26 PM
Subject: RE: IML: '73 Oil Leak (pressure sensor?)


> 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>
> > Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > 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
> > <a href=mailto:j_king@xxxxxxxxx>j_king@xxxxxxxxx</a>
> >
> > Honey Gold 1973 Imperial LeBaron 4DHT
> >
> >
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