<VV> oil pressure problems?

[Frank DuVal]

Yes, try another one. Water can enter the switch and rust the mechanism.

Frank DuVal

Kinzelman, Andy wrote:
> Guys,
> This regards my daily driver 63 Monza.
> A while back I made a rookie mistake - driving a substantial distance with the oil cap off.  Of course, the entire engine compartment was covered with oil.
> Saturday I got around to trying to clean it up.  I spritzed degreaser onto the engine and compartment (engine at ambient temperature) & rinsed it down repeatedly with a hose sprayer (not a power washer).  Surprisingly, the car started right up without having to dry anything out.
> However, I am now getting an oil pressure indication (light) - that occurs shortly after startup.  The oil level is OK, and if I pull the sender wire the light goes out.
> Could I have damaged the sender?
> Thanks,
> Andy K.
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