DougW

Bishoff did pass the time by typing:
> I just bought a '99XJ Sport w/ 4.0L yesterday. It runs great, like new, but
> I noticed this morning that when I start it the oil guage is pegged max up
> to 80. it does go down when warm to about normal (30-60) but shoots up max
> to 80 again when moving or reving the engine. My old '89XJ would run about
> in the middle of the guage (40) as I'm sure it is supposed to? I'm sure it's
> just a bad sensor? where is it located? I'm sure it's fairly easy to replace
> myself, what is the proper ft/lb torque putting it back in? (or does it
> matter?)

sensor or connector. 0 = short 80 = open
First thing I'd do is pull the connector, clean it
and reinstall.

http://revbeergoggles.com/Fixes/sensor-oil-pressure.jpg
If it's like the 93 4.0 yours is down on by the oil filter.

There is no real torque given for installation since you
can't get a torque wrench on it anyway. :) I just run it
down by hand then turn it in with a wrench till it feels
snug. If it leaks you just turn it in a bit more then
check later. A dab of sealant around the last few
threads helps.


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DougW

DougW

Bishoff did pass the time by typing:
> I just bought a '99XJ Sport w/ 4.0L yesterday. It runs great, like new, but
> I noticed this morning that when I start it the oil guage is pegged max up
> to 80. it does go down when warm to about normal (30-60) but shoots up max
> to 80 again when moving or reving the engine. My old '89XJ would run about
> in the middle of the guage (40) as I'm sure it is supposed to? I'm sure it's
> just a bad sensor? where is it located? I'm sure it's fairly easy to replace
> myself, what is the proper ft/lb torque putting it back in? (or does it
> matter?)

sensor or connector. 0 = short 80 = open
First thing I'd do is pull the connector, clean it
and reinstall.

http://revbeergoggles.com/Fixes/sensor-oil-pressure.jpg
If it's like the 93 4.0 yours is down on by the oil filter.

There is no real torque given for installation since you
can't get a torque wrench on it anyway. :) I just run it
down by hand then turn it in with a wrench till it feels
snug. If it leaks you just turn it in a bit more then
check later. A dab of sealant around the last few
threads helps.


--
DougW

Bishoff

Ok here's a question. I went and found the sensor and tried to unplug it to
clean it but it is a new kind of connection I have never seen before. Seems
all the connections (most) have these new (black with a red thing on them)
Does it slide (red thing) to lock them? what is the correct way to
disconnect / connect without breaking them?, (which I am famous for)


"Bishoff" <rwrede1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I just bought a '99XJ Sport w/ 4.0L yesterday. It runs great, like new, but
>I noticed this morning that when I start it the oil guage is pegged max up
>to 80. it does go down when warm to about normal (30-60) but shoots up max
>to 80 again when moving or reving the engine. My old '89XJ would run about
>in the middle of the guage (40) as I'm sure it is supposed to? I'm sure
>it's just a bad sensor? where is it located? I'm sure it's fairly easy to
>replace myself, what is the proper ft/lb torque putting it back in? (or
>does it matter?)
>

Bishoff

Ok here's a question. I went and found the sensor and tried to unplug it to
clean it but it is a new kind of connection I have never seen before. Seems
all the connections (most) have these new (black with a red thing on them)
Does it slide (red thing) to lock them? what is the correct way to
disconnect / connect without breaking them?, (which I am famous for)


"Bishoff" <rwrede1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:y6rUf.492$WZ4.13@fe06.lga...
>I just bought a '99XJ Sport w/ 4.0L yesterday. It runs great, like new, but
>I noticed this morning that when I start it the oil guage is pegged max up
>to 80. it does go down when warm to about normal (30-60) but shoots up max
>to 80 again when moving or reving the engine. My old '89XJ would run about
>in the middle of the guage (40) as I'm sure it is supposed to? I'm sure
>it's just a bad sensor? where is it located? I'm sure it's fairly easy to
>replace myself, what is the proper ft/lb torque putting it back in? (or
>does it matter?)
>

Bishoff

Ok here's a question. I went and found the sensor and tried to unplug it to
clean it but it is a new kind of connection I have never seen before. Seems
all the connections (most) have these new (black with a red thing on them)
Does it slide (red thing) to lock them? what is the correct way to
disconnect / connect without breaking them?, (which I am famous for)


"Bishoff" <rwrede1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:y6rUf.492$WZ4.13@fe06.lga...
>I just bought a '99XJ Sport w/ 4.0L yesterday. It runs great, like new, but
>I noticed this morning that when I start it the oil guage is pegged max up
>to 80. it does go down when warm to about normal (30-60) but shoots up max
>to 80 again when moving or reving the engine. My old '89XJ would run about
>in the middle of the guage (40) as I'm sure it is supposed to? I'm sure
>it's just a bad sensor? where is it located? I'm sure it's fairly easy to
>replace myself, what is the proper ft/lb torque putting it back in? (or
>does it matter?)
>