Oil leak -any experience?

[Matt FT]

Hi all,

I've got an oil leak from the sensor next to the oil filling cap.

http://flic.kr/p/dVWbC9

Any ideas on a fix?

Matt

[Nickj]

That'll be the oil pressure sensor, assuming it's working OK and goes off when the engines starts then it'll probably be a simp[le case of remove replace base washer with something in ally or copper (a soft material washer) then refit.
If you feel really cheap or can't find a suitable washer some PTFE tape would stop the leak and not cause any problems with the sensor.
If it's leaking through the sensor then replace, it's a common item, the ones from Nova's work OK

[Matt FT]

Thanks. It's the sensor itself rather than the washer so I'll get one on order. anyone know a good online Ducati parts supplier?

[Nickj]

Just call any Ducati dealers they'll post one if they aren't local. Usually bits like this are cheap, anyone quoting silly numbers say over £10 ignore and go get Vauxhall / GM part number 93190643.
This has the same pressure trigger range

[gary tompkins]

Yes once they start to leak the switch is knackered

I had a second one fail on the trike last september coming back from Belgium.. didn't leak but not reading pressure at all

[Matt FT]

thanks all. Looks like a simple switch out. anyone know any different?

[jerry]

go online and get Zauxhall agila one much cheaper than ducati ...

[Matt FT]

go online and get Zauxhall agila one much cheaper than ducati ...

Done, £2 each. Lovely. Weekend fettling sorted :)

[urbanfireblade]

Nice tip on the car alternative one.