BTW, the truck just hit a whopping 88K miles. And the truck is completely BONE STOCK

 

Do you have any way to monitor the truck other than dash gauges??

 

no i do not. not yet anyways.

 

Sounds to me like a sensor. If your oil pressure is actually at 0 the truck wouldn't be running lol

 

That was my understanding, but i'm no diesel mechanic. what all does this sensor entail? changing it out i mean? price?

 

It's about $35 roughly, I'll try and find a picture of where it's located.

 

greatly appreciated, and just to clarify, its a "OIL Pressure sensor" and i can get it from the dealer?

 

It's actually called an engine oil pressure switch, but yes a dealer should have one.

 

Ford Parts Diesel Engine Oil Pressure Switch for Ford Powerstroke 2003-2010 6.0L, 6.4L
#5 EOP switch

Will this help?

Pressure

A pic that is a little more definitive as to where it is:

 

beautiful. and as far as the actual work, is it somewhat easy? I'm Mechanically inclined, just not an expert on the 6.0 ... Estimated repair time?

 

Repair time? Idk, I've haven't had to replace it yet. I'm not near my truck or I would look and see if you can do it without removing the turbo. The oil line for the turbo is in the way and bending that can starve your turbo of oil.

 

OK, i will wait for a weekend off to deal with it. HAHA. I really appreciate your advice. thank you!!!

 

No problem! and :ORG welcome:

 

The oil pressure sensor ìsn't too bad if you've got the right socket. It is a "switch" though and will show 0 on the gauge if it falls below a certain pressure. 5-7 psi I think. That would likely still be enough to keep the HPOP reservior filled and keep the truck running at idle. You may have an LPOP problem or it may just be the sensor. Replace the sensor for sure, but I'd also want to get a mechanical gauge on it to check the actual pressure at idle and at speed. :twocents:

 

Ok, good to know,I should definitely have the right tool. And as far as getting a mechanical gauge on the LPOP, what all does that intail.

 

A gauge and a way to connect it to the oil pressure test port. You could put it in the same port where the current sensor is to test though.

 

With a special adapter for thexample sensor switch hole to a gauge? Or in there a specific oil pressure tester gauge for a diesel engine?

 

No special gauge required. Any typical oil pressure gauge (100 psi would be best) will work. You just have to have the correct fittings to adapt it to one of the two ports.

Here's a link to a thread on another forum where a guy used the test port.
Oil Pressure Gauge installation using Oil Cooler test port. - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

But like I said, you can just use the existing sensor location for a test to be sure. If you want a permanent gauge, that thread pretty much explains it.

 

Ok, I see. I'm going to eventually have a permanent gauge installed on my pillar gauge set up, so I'll definitely check that out. My first step is going to swap the sensor and get some fresh oil in the system with a new filter as well. Hopefully this does the trick. HAHA. Much obliged guys.

 

just a little follow up on the sensor replacement. Went ahead and swapped the EOP sensor today and it took a little while to figure out the path of least resistance, and with that in mind, all i had to remove was the small coolant return hose that feeds the reservoir. It required a 1-1/16 deep well socked with about a 10 inch extension. a pair of needle nose pliers was also handy. the only burden obstruction was an oil supply line going to the compressor side of the turbo. anyways, hopefully this solves my issues. thanks again guys for your advice.

 

Let us know!!


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Ok Guys, haven't driven the truck any long distance but after letting it warm up for about 30 mins then a quick mile drive around the block, no alarm and the gauge is holding steady. Hopefully this is the end of it. Haha. BTW, how do you get pictures to post on this thread?

 

Put them on photobucket and copy them, then come back here and click on the little picture icon by the text box. Right click, paste, and click ok.


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hopefully everyone can see those pictures... IDK if i did it correctly.

 

Yeah, that didn't work.

Copy the IMG code on the picture you want to share from photobucket then just right click and paste it in the body of your post and it should show up.

 

EOP FIX 5_zpss4pzjmq6.jpg Photo by Cross_0660 | Photobucket

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