Replace the oil pressure sender first (assuming it's a 1.9) If you are lucky nothing else is wrong. Did you do a compression and leak down test? Do you know the history of the bottom end? If you have low oil pressure it may be a lot more than the oil pump... :(
>Hi all >Was pondering a oil pump change in the van. >am i just stupid to do it or just rev the engine to 1400 rpm at a >light all the time to keep the light off?? >it has 20-50 in it now. am i at the end of the oil pumps life? or >put in straight 50W to Hyploid to make my own engine weight oil?? >just foolin >i do have a lift (2 post style) and lift jacks to support the motor >trans. ive been called a Hobbiest Extreme at times. but if i put it >in the air and support the motor, |
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