V1 AEM oil pressure sensor replacement

[Sparvy]

Im running through my winter list of items to repair and replace and was wondering if anyone has used or know of an oil pressure sensor replacement that I can use in place of the AEM unit? I've killed 2 or three of these in the last 2 years and was wondering if there is something more durable or reliable out there that is compatible. My issue is they start to slowly drift up in readings until I'm at 100psi on cold starts and 30 psi with no pressure when the key is on. I've looked over the wiring and cannot find any issues with it. I'm also thinking of placing one of those surge buffers between it and the block as maybe it's getting pressure spikes and throwing it full scale?

 

[Gtstorey]

My Glow Shift gauge and sensor have worked fine for several years.

 

[David]

Im running through my winter list of items to repair and replace and was wondering if anyone has used or know of an oil pressure sensor replacement that I can use in place of the AEM unit? I've killed 2 or three of these in the last 2 years and was wondering if there is something more durable or reliable out there that is compatible. My issue is they start to slowly drift up in readings until I'm at 100psi on cold starts and 30 psi with no pressure when the key is on. I've looked over the wiring and cannot find any issues with it. I'm also thinking of placing one of those surge buffers between it and the block as maybe it's getting pressure spikes and throwing it full scale?

Are you looking for just the sensor itself or gauge and sensor?

 

[Sparvy]

Are you looking for just the sensor itself or gauge and sensor?

Just a replacement sensor (a better quality unit if one is compatible) as the AEM ones don't seem tonlast.

 

[David]

Just a replacement sensor (a better quality unit if one is compatible) as the AEM ones don't seem tonlast.

Which sensor do you have? I believe AEM has two different ones a Stainless steel and brass.

 

[Sparvy]

Which sensor do you have? I believe AEM has two different ones a Stainless steel and brass.

I've replaced the original one with a direct replacement brass sensor.

 

[David]

I've replaced the original one with a direct replacement brass sensor.

Might want to give the SS version a try, supposedly its better then the Brass sensor.

https://www.aemelectronics.com/products/sensors/pressure_sensors/parts/30-2130-150?srsltid=AfmBOop-bQSy1qbM8hrGeIwzowqt0bEzRRlc2BUdKq830NBr7HZftuxr

 

[Gtstorey]

How is your sensor mounted?

 

[Sparvy]

How is your sensor mounted?

It's above and to the right of the starter and below the oil filter mount in one of the unused ports in the block. There is a thread adapter in the block for the sensor to fit in (don't remember the size). My only thought is that vibrations could be killing the sensor but I haven't had any other sensors crap out like this one.

 

[Gtstorey]

If it’s not mounted using some pipe extension that would increase vibration, don’t think it’s a problem. But you could try remote mounting one with a braided hose away from the engine.
But I would be contacting AEM to see if they can offer any help.. if my bottom feeder Glow Shift has survived, no reason yours hasn’t. Unless you are putting a lot of hours on yours.