Replacing Oil Pressure Sensor

[99notout]

I have a supply of good quality KingTool chrome vanadium oil pressure switch tools that I can sell for $10.50 + postage.
I tried Repco, Bursons, Supercheap Auto, Autobarn, Bunings, Mitre10 and even a specialist tool shop but no one had any. (current at 31st July 2014)
The dual size sockets (1" and 1-1/16") require a 3/8" square drive or 3/4" hex tool and make the job so easy.
Just message me or contact me on 0425 824 333 if you need one. Cheers, Rodney.

This guy was great to deal with, really handy to have the correct socket, better than using a deep 27mm socket. Quick postage to Adelaide, and nice guy to deal with.

Thanks again.

 

[jsnolea12]

I changed mine when i changed oil then the oil filter i removed so there are much more space for the wrench and there arent any oil.

 

[chris g]

crook oil pressure switch. Thanks heaps guys. saved me time and bucks JB Drifter.

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Repco sell the oil pressure switch socket for $18 I think it is. I had the same problem and fixed it myself by replacing the oil pressure switch.

Oil Pressure Switch - $65 (from Holden)
Oil Pressure Switch Socket - $18 (Repco)

The problem was annoying me for a few months... was so glad to finally get it fixed for only $83. Actually I sold the socket to a friend a couple days later for $10, so the repair only really cost me $73.

As for the price of the oil pressure switch I think I got very lucky. Rang local Holden dealer and this is how the conversation went;

-ME: Hi, I'm after a price for an oil pressure switch for a VZ
-HOLDEN: They cost $279 but we are out of stock
-ME: Wow, really? $279? That seems like a lot!
-HOLDEN: Ok hold on I'll double check the price
(put's me on hold)
-HOLDEN: Ok they're actually $169 but we still don't have any in stock
-ME: That still seems like too much, I was just on the phone with Ultratune and they quoted $120 to replace the switch, including parts and labour, but there is a 2 week wait on the switches
-HOLDEN: That sounds too cheap, they must not be using genuine parts
-ME: Nope, they are definitely using genuine parts... He told me they were waiting on the switches from Holden and is unaware of any aftermarket replacements
-HOLDEN: Ok let me double check again
(puts me on hold again)
-HOLDEN: Well we do actually have them in stock and they are only $65. Sorry for the confusion but that part has been superseded a few times and I had to track it back through the system. I also don't normally work in this department, I'm just filling in for the day
-ME: Excellent, see you in 15 minutes

I haven't heard of anyone else getting the switch for any lower than $65... best alternative I found was about $85 off the net somewhere, can't remember the site.