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Jun 16, 2004 | 01:36 PM

ls1perfcar?

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I put a new motor in my car started it no oil pressure..... So i took it apart and put a new oil pump and o ring on there and started it with the water pump and radiator off and i had 30 psi of pressure at idle..... then i put the radiator and water pump on and started it .. nothing. Sometimes when u start it at idle it will have 10psi but other times u will start it and nothin and the ses light is on. What could be the problem. I think this car is justa pos.

Jun 16, 2004 | 02:07 PM

robertbartsch

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...did you replace the plastic cap on the back of the engine block between the tranny and block - it seals the oil passages and does not come installed with fresh engines...

It could also be the o-ring around the oil pump pick-up tube.. ... a classic cause of little oil pressure... did you smash the oil sending unit when installing the motor?

Jun 17, 2004 | 12:07 AM

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That plug under the rear cover? No the oil pressure sensor is fine and we put a manual gauge on it and it had no pressure. So its either the o ring on the pump or that plug correct? Because from what i read if the plug isnt installed then the oil pressure sensor wont tell how much oil pressure the motor really has. But ill check it out tommrow.

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Jun 17, 2004 | 02:18 AM

Ben R

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If none of that stuff seems to work, try changing the oil filter. I know it sounds basic but I've seen BRAND NEW Fram filters get clogged and prevent the flow of oil.

Jun 17, 2004 | 12:10 PM

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Well i found out the the plug on the back of the motor isnt there. So im gonna put one in there and maybe it will solve all my problems. I had a fram filter on there but some1 told me that it suxs so i put a acdelco on there so im hopin the problem was the plug but thanks guys.