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Gonzo 11-15-2008 01:08 PM

Oil Pressure Problems
 
When I start the car the pressure is at 60 psi, as the oil thins out it drops to 20 psi while I am driving. At idle the pressure will drop to zero and come back up when I rev the engine. I replaced the oil pump, pick up and pan and it still does it. There were no metal shavings in the oil.

Any ideas what this could be? I'm thinking spun bearings so I need a re-build, just wondering if it could be anything else.

Stang Illusions 5.0L 11-15-2008 05:34 PM

Its probly just your oil pressure sender, replace that and you should be back on track. Those senders don't last forever

Gonzo 11-15-2008 05:46 PM

I put a mechanical gauge on it and I still get 0 pressure at idle, I also tried an electric gauge, same result. It is very usual

Stang Illusions 5.0L 11-15-2008 05:49 PM

The mechanicle gauge....did you bleed the line at all?

Gonzo 11-16-2008 09:02 AM

I followed the instructions it came with and the mechanic that did the work for me checked it also

Stang Illusions 5.0L 11-17-2008 02:20 PM

I wonder what are the chances its the gauge, maybe you got a dud?

Gonzo 11-17-2008 04:38 PM

The mechanic that put the new pump and pan in checked the pressure with an electronic gauge as well as a mechanical gauge that he had and it did the same thing.

Reaper 11-17-2008 04:51 PM

Since you've already had a mechanic work on your car. What does he think it maybe?

Gonzo 11-18-2008 09:10 PM

He is not sure, it is not the pump and there were no metal shavings in the oil. He thinks it is something internal. He did not want to pull the main cap to see if the bearings were worn, he thought it would not go back together properly and may cause problems. I was told it will be impossible to find the problem and should just rebuild the engine


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