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Date:         Fri, 9 Jan 2004 03:34:35 -0500
Reply-To:     "Daniel L. Katz" <katzd54@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         "Daniel L. Katz" <katzd54@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: what causes low oil pressure

a simple mechanical oil pressure gauge with a nice long hose would be a dandy way to temporarily monitor the oil pressure while driving. just make sure there are no leaks and that the hose is securely routed away from engine hazards. sounds like a fun project. very curious to hear what you find out.

dlk

On Thu, 8 Jan 2004 21:25:57 -0800, Ben S <phlogiston@ISPWEST.COM> wrote:

>well thanks for the advice everyone. i do indeed have a 2.1 wbx, and it >rolled over 120k miles just before the oil light last came on. i know >that it is about time to rebuild or replace this engine, but i'm hoping >to wait until snowboarding season is over to do it since this is my only >car and i can't very well ride my motorcycle to the mountain! > >the scenario posed in boston bob's article seems like a probable >explanation: some bearing is wearing down, a clearance is increasing, >and too much oil is escaping. the only thing i don't understand is why >this would be exacerbated by heavy engine load or high engine speed. it >seems to me that the oil pump is spinning faster at high engine speed >and could more easily maintain output pressure at a high flow rate. > >i have heard people mention a high oil pressure sensor... does that also >set off the light and buzzer? could i actually be having excessive >pressure? > >i guess in the end i just need an oil pressure gauge. is it possible to >install a sender for one in place of switch that drives the light? i >have also been thinking of switching to a full synthetic oil, but i'm >afraid that my oil leakage/consumption will worsen. > >Ben.


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