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84slopwaggin · 07-10-2009, 10:24 PM

Where is the oil sending unit located on the 96 5.0 vortec engine? Engine runs smooth and quiet, but oil pressure is reading scary. I guess I'll start here.

ChevLoRay · 07-10-2009, 10:45 PM

I don't have a V-8, so I can't answer your question. On the older V8's, I know you know where the sending unit is located and I am assuming that you have looked in the same place and can't find it, right? Hopefully, someone will jump in and tell you what you want to know.

84slopwaggin · 07-10-2009, 11:03 PM

yeah I know where the old sending units are on the rear of the motor. My Haynes book said it's located above the oil filter. I'll have to jack it up and see tomorrow.

**bwood** · 07-10-2009, 11:07 PM

Your 96 (Vortec) should be just to the dirver side of the dist. The one over the filter doesn't exist on the newer engines. They were on the TBI engines that utilized two, one for the gauge and one for the fuel pump circuit. It should be mounted on a 90 degree fitting at the end of a pipe nipple. Make sure to use a backup wrench on the 90, and there actually is a special socket that will fit over the sending unit, but you can also just use a regular socket or whatever fits.

**bwood** · 07-10-2009, 11:09 PM

I have found the Haynes manuals to be more geared toward the TBI engines although there is some info on the Vortecs. I also have a Chilton and it is more up to date with the Vortec's/OBDII info and troubleshooting.

84slopwaggin · 07-11-2009, 03:43 AM

Hey thanks I'll be picking up a Chilton book for future references.

07-10-2009, 10:24 PM	#1
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	1996 oil sending unit location Where is the oil sending unit located on the 96 5.0 vortec engine? Engine runs smooth and quiet, but oil pressure is reading scary. I guess I'll start here. __________________ 85 LWB Chevy 350/350stocker with Hooker headers dual Magnaflow mufflers upgraded rearend with Eaton Posi unit with 3.42 gears needs interior work(now my DD) 96 Silverado Xcab mild drop(SOLD). Last edited by 84slopwaggin; 07-10-2009 at 10:25 PM.

07-10-2009, 10:45 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 1996 oil sending unit location I don't have a V-8, so I can't answer your question. On the older V8's, I know you know where the sending unit is located and I am assuming that you have looked in the same place and can't find it, right? Hopefully, someone will jump in and tell you what you want to know. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-10-2009, 11:03 PM	#3
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: 1996 oil sending unit location yeah I know where the old sending units are on the rear of the motor. My Haynes book said it's located above the oil filter. I'll have to jack it up and see tomorrow. __________________ 85 LWB Chevy 350/350stocker with Hooker headers dual Magnaflow mufflers upgraded rearend with Eaton Posi unit with 3.42 gears needs interior work(now my DD) 96 Silverado Xcab mild drop(SOLD).

07-10-2009, 11:07 PM	#4
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,919	Re: 1996 oil sending unit location Your 96 (Vortec) should be just to the dirver side of the dist. The one over the filter doesn't exist on the newer engines. They were on the TBI engines that utilized two, one for the gauge and one for the fuel pump circuit. It should be mounted on a 90 degree fitting at the end of a pipe nipple. Make sure to use a backup wrench on the 90, and there actually is a special socket that will fit over the sending unit, but you can also just use a regular socket or whatever fits. __________________ 1998 GMC Sierra SLE 1/2 ton 2WD 305 Vortec -Gibson Stainless Cat Back Swept Side -SS Wheels 2005 Honda CRF250R 2006 Honda CRF150F Last edited by bwood; 07-10-2009 at 11:07 PM.

07-10-2009, 11:09 PM	#5
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,919	Re: 1996 oil sending unit location I have found the Haynes manuals to be more geared toward the TBI engines although there is some info on the Vortecs. I also have a Chilton and it is more up to date with the Vortec's/OBDII info and troubleshooting. __________________ 1998 GMC Sierra SLE 1/2 ton 2WD 305 Vortec -Gibson Stainless Cat Back Swept Side -SS Wheels 2005 Honda CRF250R 2006 Honda CRF150F

07-11-2009, 03:43 AM	#6
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: 1996 oil sending unit location Hey thanks I'll be picking up a Chilton book for future references. __________________ 85 LWB Chevy 350/350stocker with Hooker headers dual Magnaflow mufflers upgraded rearend with Eaton Posi unit with 3.42 gears needs interior work(now my DD) 96 Silverado Xcab mild drop(SOLD).



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