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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Default Oil Pressure HELP!
Got my LS1 into my S14. Finally got it running. Ran a mechanic gauge today behind the intake. Not getting no oil pressure. Took the gauge off and just left the tubing. The oil VERY slowly comes out the tube. I took my oil filter off & oil comes out very fast. I need help figuring out why oil is coming out soo slow & showing no pressure on gauge. Thanks.
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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Is it a new oil pump?! Did you correctly install the O-ring?!
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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I'm pretty sure I did. I'd have to take the whole engine out to check. It's a Sikky oil pan. Just trying to see the responses I get :/
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& I know it's pumping bc it's spitting oil out the filter when I remove it & start the car. Just stuck here!
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if it is an aftermarket pan with a filter relocation kit on it then try switching the hoses around on the relocation housing some of thoes pieces are directional and oil will only flow one way.. this has happened to a buddy of mine before
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How sure are you that you have a good engine? Bearings could be past shot.

O-ring is what I'd most suspect if the engine is known good.
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Next step is the oring. I have a feeling that might be my problem :/
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The lines were backwards. You the man. Thanks soo much!
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Glad you got it figured out. Any pics or vids?!
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Ill post pics tomorrow. Tried to do videos, but it sounds horrible on playback bc no exhaust. Going get the exhaust done Saturday morning.
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sorry for the late reply.. thought that may be the problem seen it happen acouple times! glad it worked out for ya
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