Ryannn
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Mar 11, 2013 18:34:41 GMT
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Alreetee
Last night and this morning my car (mini) has really struggled building up oil pressure. The light will stay on and slowly fade away but took longer this morning than last night.
Am I looking at a stuck pressure sensor? That's one of the few bits on my engine I've never had apart before!
Thanksss
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Ryannn
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Mar 11, 2013 19:07:39 GMT
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And I've just been to move it now after an hour stood and the light went straight out?!
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Mar 11, 2013 19:08:49 GMT
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What about a sticking oil pressure relief valve ?
Paul H
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Mar 11, 2013 19:16:12 GMT
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Yeah, could be the valve not seating right. They are pretty easy to get at to change. A new ball bearing and a spring is only about a fiver.
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Ryannn
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Mar 11, 2013 19:41:43 GMT
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That's the only cause I can think of
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bl1300
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Mar 11, 2013 20:39:44 GMT
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Stick an oil pressure gauge on it and see what the pressure is actually doing.
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Mar 11, 2013 20:40:42 GMT
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Could well be old oil - it does degrade and thins out, so it takes longer to build pressure. I'd be changing the oil and filter just to be on the safe side.
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Ryannn
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Mar 11, 2013 21:03:30 GMT
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Wellll... it is due a service aswell! Last done in August and recommended every 6 months  |
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