Oil Leak - Oil Sender/pressure Gauage Identification

[CaptainP 2]

Hi all,

 

The CTI has developed quite a nasty oil leak when running. I suspect the leak is coming from the sensor on the left in the picture with the orange wire coming from it. Can anyone help me out as to whether this is a oil pressure switch, sender unit or temperature gauge and where the cheapest place would be for a replacement.

 

Many thanks

Steve

[Tom Fenton 1,542]

Oil pressure switch that one which turns the warning light on. Easily available from any decent motor factor.

[farmer 328 1 Cars]

Put a new copper washer on with your choice of replacement.

 

If you want OE I keep them but cheaper aftermarket

[CaptainP 2]

Cheers for the replies guys, I'm guessing replacements don't come with a new washer then?

[farmer 328 1 Cars]

Some aftermarket ones may do, OE doesn't

[Tom Fenton 1,542]

Flat copper washers can be annealed and reused. Heat red hot then allow to cool in air. They go soft again so will seal again.