glasgow Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 2003, K series.... Standard oil sender replaced twice only to work for a few months then dies. I understand this is a well known issue for the oil sender, however, I wonder if there is any suggestions to prolong its life? Is the problem due to: A) Its low position near the ground which makes the sender more susceptible to surface water and grits: in this case, may be wrapping or a protective spray could help B) Poor quality: in this case, may be buying better brand sender than the Rover's?!? C) Electric connections and Earthing: just need regular cleaning/care of the terminals and connectors.... N.B.: Not keen to go for mechanical or doing new wiring, just wonder if there is an easy fix to this issue Thank you Ahmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankee Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 You could remote mount it and fit an idiot light at the same time. I have relocated mine to the steering rack area. I also use a Racetech gauge and associated sensor. It has been pelted by airfield stones and all sorts over thousands of track miles and the sender still soldiers on. Can't comment on the Caterham sender, but a lot of people seem to have problems with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Plenty in the archives Ahmed. They are not rover sensors! Best solution is to have the sensor remotely mounted if you don't want to go mechanical... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted November 4, 2013 Area Representative Share Posted November 4, 2013 Mount sender remotely and seal around electrical conection with silicone. That will prolong the life of the sender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBL Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I smeared silicone on any seams in the sender, and put a rubber-lined P-clip around the body of it with another smaller rubber-lined P-clip around a frame rail on the intake side (Duratec) up high, nearer the air filter than the sump, and fastened the two P-clips together with a single bolt/nut/washer combo. Connected with a S/S line to a fitting in the Raceline horizontal oil filter mount. More than one way to skin a cat, as they say. edit - Hey, I thought you had a CSR? Edited by - BBL on 5 Nov 2013 01:12:28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I tried the silicone sealing route. Made no difference. Go mechanical Ahmed ... it really is so simple to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Yep, I watched Ian put one on my car in a jiffy! probably about the same cost as a new electrical sender and a stainless hose all in. No extra wiring, you just run a hose to the dashboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Don't mess about go mechanical , my mind was made up when I had 2 fail in 12months and the replacement was hit by a stone and taken out Its so easy to go mechanical and will save you money and hassle , near perfect solution I would say Nick h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siva Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I just ordered a new sender as well. Anybody got a quick link to to detailed instructions to go mechanical? If/When the new one fails I'll try to have everything ready to install a mechanical one. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Will mail you an instruction sheet with photos this morning. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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siva Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 *thumbup* big thank you Let's hope the regular sender won't fail too soon. I need to let all those instructions sink in (two left hands). But not going to wimp-out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 IME, the basic problem with the standard sender (a Caerbont unit) is not so much one of quality or water ingress but rather engine vibration. Mounting the sender remotely (CC used to do a kit for this -- do they still?) is the simplest solution, but the best one is to go mechanical. JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Errmmm, A few months ago I had some discussion with Ian re mechanical and he kindly sent me the instruction, but to be honest I found it difficult to understand ☹️ Sorry I don't get it quickly.. ☹️ BUT, Ian you are treating Siva differently, you sending him photos.... 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I sent you the same with photos ... I am sure. (edit .... sent with photos on 12/3/13) Will copy his mail to you now. If you can manage the science of childbirth ...... fitting an OPG is so easy ! Go on ..... you know you want to ..... and I know you can ! Edited by - SM25T on 5 Nov 2013 10:45:05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonL Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 SM25T (or Ian) are your instructions available somewhere other than in your emails? As a 7 novice I am trying to absorb as much info as possible and these sort of things are right up my street in helping me understand what I now own! Alternatively could you forward the email to me too please. Many thanks Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Quoting SM25T: Go on ..... you know you want to ..... and I know you can ! Oh, it is so cold in the garage ... I want an easy fix 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Move south !! Come on Ahmed ..... man up ..... put a sweater on. It hasn't turned cold yet !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hi Jon Send me a BlatMail with your e.mail address in the body of the message (not just in the box above the message). Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Don't know about you lucky guys living down south but I scrapped tintop windscreen today and yesterday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Quoting SM25T: Hi Jon Send me a BlatMail with your e.mail address in the body of the message (not just in the box above the message). Ian Ian, do you want me to put it on my website tonight to save you emailing everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 John .... will mail you latest version today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Will work on that when I get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Calling Andy Bell ..... please mail me again but put your e.mail address in the text of the message. BlatMail won't work on 'reply' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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