2002 Vauxhall Corsa oil pressure switch

Tiny
PINNER17
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  • 2002 VAUXHALL CORSA
  • 1.2L
  • FWD
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  • 70,000 MILES
Hi, I have had problems with this before seems a common fault, previously io have just changed it for a small fee but this time I noticed the bolt was loose so I tried to tighten but to no avil it just kept spinning so I bought a new one but agin this just keeps spinning, are the threads knackered? Ive had PTFE tape on it but again this doesnt seemed to have worked. Is this likely to be a major problem?

thanks for your help
Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 AT 10:37 AM

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Tiny
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What keeps spinning?
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Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 AT 10:40 AM
Tiny
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Hi sorry, the bolt which connects to the engine, it just doesnt get tight ive definately not crossed the threads as it was lose before I touched it
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Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 AT 10:58 AM
Tiny
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Are the threads good on both the switch and the engine? It sounds like one is stripped.
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Thursday, February 6th, 2014 AT 4:56 AM

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