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1. [Bricklin] Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:13:36 -0500; My oil pressure is fine when I start the car and drive for a little while it will idle fine in gear, with the brake and ac on. Even after the choke turns off it is fine After the car gets up to temp; /html/bricklin/2011-04/msg00009.html (6,535 bytes)
2. Re: [Bricklin] Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: "Larry Ankeny" <lvphotogroup@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:44:43 -0700; I know that as the oil heats up it gets thinner (like when you heat pancake syrup it gets thinner). When the oil gets thinner, the pressure goes down because it is easier to pickup. but if it is gett; /html/bricklin/2011-04/msg00010.html (8,489 bytes)
3. Re: [Bricklin] Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: D Walker <treefrogno9@webtv.net>; Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:35:13 GMT; I'm not sure. But maybe a weak oil pressure bypass valve spring? Or the end play on the crank to excessive? Bad or weak oil pressure sender? If you could hook up a mechanical oil pressure gauge and g; /html/bricklin/2011-04/msg00011.html (8,500 bytes)
4. Re: [Bricklin] Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: JLC <breton48@live.com>; Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:35:36 -0600; I know it can be a bad oil pressure sender. I had a 1970 Lotus Seven with the same problem, and I was worried about needing an engine rebuild. A new oil pressure sender showed the oil pressure was in; /html/bricklin/2011-04/msg00012.html (9,663 bytes)
5. Re: [Bricklin] Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: isensee@aol.com; Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:37:56 -0400; Here is a good article on troubleshooting low oil pressure. http://www.aa1car.com/library/us1097.htm I have had several older cars that would light the oil pressure light or show less than 10 pounds; /html/bricklin/2011-04/msg00013.html (10,442 bytes)
6. Re: [Bricklin] Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schroeder" <gschroeder@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:17:29 -0500; Thanks for all the responses so far. I left out a few details. I rebuilt the engine a couple of years ago. I replaced the oil pump gears. I cannot remember if I change the oil pump valve spring. I be; /html/bricklin/2011-04/msg00014.html (7,800 bytes)
7. Re: [Bricklin] Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: isensee@aol.com; Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:28:48 -0400; You can't expect much oil pressure if it is idling too slow. I think your idle speed problem is the first thing to troubleshoot. Here is an article that covers that. http://autorepair.about.com/od/en; /html/bricklin/2011-04/msg00015.html (9,338 bytes)
8. Re: [Bricklin] Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:51:53 -0400; years ago. I replaced the oil pump believe I did, but I will Greg, Well that should rule out worn bearings. I'd spend the money (<$20) for a mechanical oil press. gauge and an adapter to put it on wi; /html/bricklin/2011-04/msg00016.html (9,282 bytes)
9. Re: [Bricklin] Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: "Rick at High Tech Coatings" <rick@hightechcoatings.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:27:44 -0400; 1st if you have fram filter on it remove it and replace witha WIX, Purolator or Napa filter, If that solves your problem great , if not you have wear in the oil pump housing, this is a very common pr; /html/bricklin/2011-04/msg00017.html (8,319 bytes)

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