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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Dominic Tristram - In the Office
Dept of Computer Science, UWA Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales, UK
07971 824191 (mobile) - 01970 621528 (office) - 01970 622455 (fax)
http://www.rampant.cx dominic@rampant.cx
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