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Senior??? Oh very well
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Wonderful Huntington Beach, again!
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oil pressure - '88 Carrera
I have an '88 Carrera with 106k on the clock. Good compression (150-160), runs strong
The oil pressure needle bounces between 1.5 units to 3.0 units while at idle or low rpm. Other times, it bounces between 3.0 units to right off the hi needle, I can hear it as well as see it. Seems to be steady at about 4.5 unts at cruise (2500-3000 rpm). Car is totally stock, never had engine apart or top end work, uses about 1.5-2.0 qts oil during 3 k oil change intervals. Thoughts/suggestions? |
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01-06-2007, 07:02 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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I had a similar problem with my '88. The oil pressure sender was bad. I replaced the sender and all was back to normal.
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01-06-2007, 07:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
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For my 87' the manual states that the guage should read a minimum of 3.5 bar @ 4K RPM. If it bounces a lot I suspect a bad sending unit. Motor is probably fine.
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01-06-2007, 07:19 PM
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Senior??? Oh very well
Join Date: Mar 2006
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thanks guys...I'll look into that...I was thinking
along the lines of the oil pressure relief valve/spring but your counsel is worth looking into..... |
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01-07-2007, 01:17 PM
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