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Old 16th April 2020, 08:33 AM
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Yep thats the normal failure mode for them

Standard long socket + angle grinder = long socket with flats
So, it was a soda in the end. I got a replacement part in hand today and so, was able to begin the replacement. I broke the switch to facilitate removal with a short socket.

You can see (maybe) in the picture, that the plastic had cracked along the seam, and this, as you indicated, was the reason it was leaking I guess.
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I had to buy a deep 24mm socket, and I did butcher it with a bench grinder in order to fashion some flats. This was not needed in the end because the socket that I purchased had a hole conveniently located, where i could insert a flat bladed electricians screwdriver, which gave me enough torque to fasten the new sensor to the oil filter housing.
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I ran the car for twenty minutes to satisfy myself that the sensor was installed tightly enough (no oil leaking!).

I wish that I had gotten around to this job ages ago. My carport has lots of oil stains from my lack of effort.

Just went for a drive (risking the attention of the Corona police) and no drips on the driveway....YAY!
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Old 16th April 2020, 08:44 AM
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That's a scaffolding socket - they have a pin through the 1/2" drive instead of the usual sprung ball so the socket doesn't fall off and hit someone on the way down. Also useful for getting to Audi V8 oil pressure switches
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