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Old May 26, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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When installing the oil feed line by the oil filter, is it necessary to use an oil sending unit socket? Paxton's instructions call for one to remove the stock unit, but Vortech's instructions don't seem to mention it. Can I just use an adjustable wrench?
Old May 26, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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no i used a wrench to take mine out... dont think its need maybe older cars which you might strip the sending unit trying to take it off
Old May 27, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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I used channel lock pliers to remove mine when it failed.
Old May 27, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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I used channel lock pliers to remove mine when it failed.
Same here,....socket at work,,I was at home....channel locks worked fine....
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