99 Firebird Oil Pressure.
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99 Firebird Oil Pressure. I have a 99 Firebird it runs great and shifts great only one issue. When its at an Idle (only after driving) the oil pressure drops. It only drops to about 30 and if i give it a small rev then it goes back up. It has a small ticking but if i let it run for a few it goes away so i dont think i have caused any engine damage yet. I have already figured out that the Oil pump is bad, or i assume anyways. There is also a SES light on for O2 sensor. My question on the oil pressure is could i just buy a repair kit (gasket scres etc.) or do i need to but an entire pump. I will be replacing this my self so it doesnt really matter its just one is about $20 cheaper. One more question if i may. My dash lights dont work. The gauges do just not the lights. My lights on the steering wheel work and everything else does just not the dash lights. Right now im using lights that plug into the 12V connector/charger.
Check the fuses for the instrument cluster, in fact check all fuses..
You can buy a ported ls6 oil pump for $140-$160, I highly recommend that..
I have 50 psi cold idle pressure, and that's with a turbo sucking oil from the engine as well!
You can buy a ported ls6 oil pump for $140-$160, I highly recommend that..
I have 50 psi cold idle pressure, and that's with a turbo sucking oil from the engine as well!
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I will check all of them. As for the pump ill look into those. You have a website i can check them out on?
Also i thought about just making an engine swap, same motor just less miles. Question is will a 3800 series 2 from a Buick Lesabre mount straight onto my 99 firebird?
Also i thought about just making an engine swap, same motor just less miles. Question is will a 3800 series 2 from a Buick Lesabre mount straight onto my 99 firebird?
Last edited by Jrclayton; Mar 6, 2014 at 11:07 PM.
I will check all of them. As for the pump ill look into those. You have a website i can check them out on?
Also i thought about just making an engine swap, same motor just less miles. Question is will a 3800 series 2 from a Buick Lesabre mount straight onto my 99 firebird?
Also i thought about just making an engine swap, same motor just less miles. Question is will a 3800 series 2 from a Buick Lesabre mount straight onto my 99 firebird?
Honestly I'm not too familiar with them and what interchanges! Forget about the ls6 pump now lol
