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07-20-2008, 06:18 PM   #1
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my guage for oil pressure reads normal when i start it...and when idleing stays there for some time then goes to 0 and my oil lite is on....help me please 91 sse with 3800
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08-22-2008, 10:04 PM   #2
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It could be the oil pressure sending unit. Replace it. Also make sure oil is not leaking near the oil pressure sending unit or elsewhere. Mine was doing that until I replaced the sending unit and made sure it was tightened with plumbing tape on the threads
identical to that used on shower heads.
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08-24-2008, 11:56 AM   #3
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thx m8 i will try that...would beat changing oil pump!
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