Re: oil light problem

[edwin r burger iv <erb22@drexel.edu>]

it doesn't seem likely that the oil pump is bad because i don't hear the
lifters at all-- not even once. in case it is the pump, how hard is it to
replace? does the motor have to come out?

also, can i use a t-fitting by the oil filter so i can use both the stock
oil temp gauge and the aftermarket oil pressure gauge? would that compromise
the accuracy of either of the readings?

thanks!
ed

> Do you hear much lifter ticking?  They can be sensitive to oil pressure
> and a lot of ticking would verify lower oil pressure.  There aren't
> any 'free' oil taps...but you could temporarily remove the oil temp
> sender (back right hand corner of the head as you stand at the front
> of the car)...probably see a pressure drop in comparison to where
> the pressure senders normal sample (top of the oil filter flange).



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