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91ka · 12-28-2005, 08:32 PM

when i turn the engine on in the morning, it takes longer for the oil check light to go off. yesterday i had a canyon run, and today when i turned engine on, it almost took 8 sec's for the oil check light to turn off...

ive heard that if oil pressure is low the tensioners that keep the timing chain tight are operated by oil pressure so if your oil pressure is low then the tensioner will not be working properly hence your chain will flap around and hit the guides.

would oil starvation be resolved with a new oil pan? and how do i check for oil pressure? nevertheless even know that its the oil pressure.

projectRDM · 12-28-2005, 08:50 PM

Oil pan won't do anything unless your current one is dented in. A new oil pump will fix any low pressure problems if the drive gear is worn or damaged, but you'll need to check it with a true gauge right at the sender to verify pressure. After that, check the tensioners for excess wear/play.

91ka · 12-28-2005, 09:31 PM

"true gauge right at the sender?" visual plze

91ka · 12-28-2005, 09:32 PM

"true gauge right at the sender?" visual plze

91ka · 12-29-2005, 01:10 AM

would i test this while the cars running? what psi should i be reading. i remember somewhere on this forum where fsm said 11psi plus during idle (when the engine is warm) is normal.

DJPimpFlex · 12-29-2005, 02:32 AM

you need to get an oil pressure gauge and test it while the cars running. 11-15 is normal for warm at idle, and it progressively goes up as your revs go up.

drftone · 12-29-2005, 02:56 AM

make sure ur oil pan has not dent

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91ka Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how do you check for oil pressure? when i turn the engine on in the morning, it takes longer for the oil check light to go off. yesterday i had a canyon run, and today when i turned engine on, it almost took 8 sec's for the oil check light to turn off... ive heard that if oil pressure is low the tensioners that keep the timing chain tight are operated by oil pressure so if your oil pressure is low then the tensioner will not be working properly hence your chain will flap around and hit the guides. would oil starvation be resolved with a new oil pan? and how do i check for oil pressure? nevertheless even know that its the oil pressure.

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projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Oil pan won't do anything unless your current one is dented in. A new oil pump will fix any low pressure problems if the drive gear is worn or damaged, but you'll need to check it with a true gauge right at the sender to verify pressure. After that, check the tensioners for excess wear/play. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

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DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 39 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	you need to get an oil pressure gauge and test it while the cars running. 11-15 is normal for warm at idle, and it progressively goes up as your revs go up. __________________

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91ka Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"true gauge right at the sender?" visual plze

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91ka Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	would i test this while the cars running? what psi should i be reading. i remember somewhere on this forum where fsm said 11psi plus during idle (when the engine is warm) is normal.

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drftone BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kali Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	make sure ur oil pan has not dent