Dominic,
Oil sensors do fail in this way. Your best bet is to replace the sensor.
You will know if the oil light and sensor work properly if the light comes
on when you turn the key to the on position without starting it. The Oil
light and Ignition light should come on. (I don't really know why it is
called ignition as it refers to the output of the alternator or generator.)
Pat Barber
----- Original Message -----
From: Dominic <dbt93@aber.ac.uk>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 4:34 PM
Subject: Oil leak
>
> Hi
>
> This is my first mail to the list, so I hope I have the right address!
> Anyway, my problem is with my '76 Spitfire 1500. Recently it's been
> losing oil, and it's been getting gradually worse. It has now reached the
> stage where I can see visually where it's coming from - the oil pressure
> warning sensor. I tried tightening the nut around it, but it seems to be
> as tight as it will go. My guess is the actual sensor structure may have
> failed (the warning light has never come on as long as I've had the car,
> and it's been quite low on oil occasionally).
>
> My question is this: would the sensor fail like this? Is the warning
> light meant to come on at all (with the ignition at the 'II' stage like
> some other cars, for example?). I'm hoping it's as simple as fitting a
> new washer.
>
> Any ideas gratefully received.
>
> An aside - I've been offered a reconditioned engine for 80 quid. Seems
> like a good deal even though I don't need it. Anything obvious I can
> check on it, bearing in mind I'm not going to be able to run it and it's
> just going into storage...?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dominic
>
>
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