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Mar 24, 2002 | 01:36 AM

Joe99SS

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Need HELP!

Hey guys, I went out tonight and after I made a pass when I came back around I noticed my oil pressure hanging lower than usual. (Usually hangs just under 40 at idle and raises with throttle input from there. Now the pressure is hanging around 20 and is still fluctuating with throttle input, but the car WON'T idle anymore! It shuts off when coming to a stop or slow turn, once restarted it dies unless I give it some gas. However, once the car is moving, she's fine until I slow down again.

Any ideas?? I don't know where to start with this, the only codes I'm getting from a-tap are heater circuit malfunction b2s1, but that shouldn't mess with the idle or oil pressure.

Please help!

Mar 24, 2002 | 01:49 AM

VINCE

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Re: Need HELP!

I know this may sound silly, but have you checked the oil..? My oil pressure is always above 40 even at idle.. My friend said his oil pressure kept getting lower, but he did not check his oil.. He ended up with 4 quarts low..

Mar 24, 2002 | 01:51 AM

Joe99SS

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Re: Need HELP!

oil level and color both look good.

Mar 24, 2002 | 02:00 AM

TimZ28

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Re: Need HELP!

Sounds more electrical in nature than mechanical. Check all of the ground wires and make sure you haven't burned through any insulation anywhere.

Tim

Mar 24, 2002 | 02:01 AM

VINCE

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O.k.. Do you still have the stock oil pump? Thats the only thing I could think of when it comes to pressure..

Mar 24, 2002 | 02:01 AM

Joe99SS

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Thanks Tim, I'll get under there in the morning and see what I can find... I don't hear any abnormal tapping or anything, which is why I'm baffled...

Mar 24, 2002 | 02:03 AM

Joe99SS

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Re: Need HELP!

I "think" it is still the stock pump, will verify in the morning, I am on my second sending unit however... Thanks Vince, btw how is your car coming? Back in one piece yet?