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Nov 26, 2008 | 07:33 PM

wvshooter

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Model: Cherokee

oil pressure sending unit

Year 2000 grand cherokee with 85,000 miles, automatic transmission pulled by a six sylinder. Symptoms: Oil pressure pegged out at 80 a few days ago and stayed there for a couple days. Then started reading normal values again being in the 40 to 60 range but mostly at 60. I'm thinking its the sending unit going out. Engine temps, engine power, idle, and all other operation seems normal.

Advance auto wants $47 for this item. Where can I find it cheaper. Should I try a salvage yard.

Thanks

Nov 26, 2008 | 10:54 PM

drakan1908

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From: Salem Virginia

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)

Engine: 4.0

I think I would buy a new one. Napa has them for 34.50 http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...e+Gauge+Switch

Nov 27, 2008 | 11:48 AM

tkdtim

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From: Green Bay, WI

Year: 1993 2 door

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L H.O.

I got one for about $25 at advanced auto, it was for a cherokee, but 4.0L

Nov 29, 2008 | 07:18 AM

xtreme velocity

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From: Locust Grove, OK

Year: 1994

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.2 V8

Got mine off advanced online for like 27 and that shipped to my door.

Nov 29, 2008 | 08:23 AM

tsconver

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From: Durham, NC

Year: 2003

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L, 63mm TB, FIPK, Gibson Exhaust

a lot of people have issues with aftermarket sensors on GC for some reason. If you check out the heavily posted forums you will see many times they have to do it twice using an OEM one in the end.