Need the Name of this part

[Hank]

Hey guys I just bought this 1980 280zx Nonturbo and am in Love with the car. Im currently fixing it up to get it to pass smog, yes I do live in cali, No I do not like that I have to smog my vehicles or alot of the things this state does; but anyways, My current issue is an oil leak from the right side of the engine. This part is to the right of the oil filter just above the suspension crossmember. It has a rubber boot at the end, at first I thought it was the oil pressure sending unit, am I right with that? The oil appears to be leaking from whatever this is as there is a small puddle of oil on top of the crossmember below it.

 

I thought at first the leak was coming from the pan gasket so temporarily until I can get the time to change it, I just tightened the bolts just about all of them were loose, this took care of about 75% of the leak. Any help would be appreciated.

 

I tried the forum search feature and a general google search but now knowing what this part is actually called puts a bind on the process.

 

Thanks

[rejracer]

Yes that is the sending unit. Pull the boot off it and you will see the oil leak out the terminals. I've had to replace them before. They are cheap at rock auto, look under oil pressure switch.

 

Also you need a S130 service manual. You can download them free, just search for xenons130.org.

[BluDestiny]

Yeah its defiantly the oil sending unit. Here is a picture to confirm.

 

[Hank]

Thanks guys I know that was kinda a noob question. My block is covered in sludge at this point in time. Next on my list is to clean it up. I found a new sending unit on rockauto for cheap, its on its way here.

 

Btw bludestiny Im digging that oil filter set up you got there.