ICP Sensor.....
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Cargo Master
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From: Archdale,N.C.
ICP Sensor.....
I'm doing some pre-trip stuff(oil change,hubs,and some other stuff),I unplugged the ICP sensor(the one on the drivers side head),and it was a little oily inside,where it plugs in,I haven't really noticed any rough running issues lately but I haven't driven it much lately either,what is this a sign of,symptoms,should I replace it now......thoughts......thanks...
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Easy way to figure it is that if it isn't a problem yet, it will be 
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x2 go ahead and replace it. I wouldn't take a road trip with it like that. Clay even sells them: Riffraff Diesel: Motorcraft ICP Sensor
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How much oil? Mine had a little bit of oil inside the plug. I replaced mine and discovered the new one had a little bit of oil inside the plug a short time later. A local guy here had some truck issues and his plug had much more oil in it than mine did. Not enough to drip out the plug, but much easier to spot as soon as you unplugged it. He's been running my old ICP for about 5 months now.
Just a small touch of oil does not mean the ICP is bad, but if it's leaking too much, that's a sign it's on its way out. If you decide to change it before the trip, hang on to the old one as a spare.
Just a small touch of oil does not mean the ICP is bad, but if it's leaking too much, that's a sign it's on its way out. If you decide to change it before the trip, hang on to the old one as a spare.
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How much oil? Mine had a little bit of oil inside the plug. I replaced mine and discovered the new one had a little bit of oil inside the plug a short time later. A local guy here had some truck issues and his plug had much more oil in it than mine did. Not enough to drip out the plug, but much easier to spot as soon as you unplugged it. He's been running my old ICP for about 5 months now.
Just a small touch of oil does not mean the ICP is bad, but if it's leaking too much, that's a sign it's on its way out. If you decide to change it before the trip, hang on to the old one as a spare.
Just a small touch of oil does not mean the ICP is bad, but if it's leaking too much, that's a sign it's on its way out. If you decide to change it before the trip, hang on to the old one as a spare.
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I'm not having any symptoms at all,runs perfect,just a little sheen on the plug caught my eye when I checked it.
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When mine started acting up, it would have a rough idle for a little while, then it would every so often when I was idling just conk out, but like I said, no oil on it at all. If yours is running good, I would just keep an eye on it. You COULD get a spare just in case, but you can say that about everything on these trucks the older they get, you know what I mean?
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