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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 11:53 AM
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Spilled oil all over these two conectors today changing my oil. 5.0. I soaked up what I could. Do I leAve it or spray some electric safe solvent in there? Probably won't affect anything but I don't want it to seep somewhere it shouldnt.
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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 01:36 PM
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Can anybody tell me what those even are?
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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 01:38 PM
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Can anybody tell me what those even are?
camshaft position sensors I believe
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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 02:11 PM
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yup position sensors, best to clean off with spray or compressed air. oil will degrade the seals in the connectors
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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 02:16 PM
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Ok will do. Thanks
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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 02:34 PM
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Sprayed off with some of this stuff
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Old Jun 26, 2016 | 08:06 PM
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I assume they are sealed up well enough that moisture will not affect them? Including oil lol
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Old Jun 27, 2016 | 01:27 AM
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nope replaced a few on trucks due to connector seals swelling from oil. the black gasket through the valve cover is oil resistant but the ones inside the connectors are just basic dust/water seals
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Do I need to think about replacing it or are chances are it will be fine.
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Old Jun 28, 2016 | 08:00 PM
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Got myself a little too worried here. I'm gonna be driving about a thousand miles next week. Am I worried about nothing or will it more than likely give me trouble eventually.
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