[Bricklin] Oil Pressure Issue

Greg Schroeder gschroeder at comcast.net
Sun Aug 30 18:50:04 MDT 2009


After going back through all the changes in my head since I last drove the 
car.  I may have over torqued the oil pump cover since it is in inch pounds 
unlike just about any other bolt.  I had one remaining leak that I was 
trying to address where one screw is leaking on the cover.  I am trying my 
best to not have any leaks and since I am guessing at the torque in inch 
pounds I may have tightened it to much.  I am draining the oil and will 
remove the oil pump cover check to make sure it is not damaged as well as 
the oil pump gears and distributor gear.  I had a high power microwave 
magnet on the bottom of the pan near the oil plug.  I will check the oil for 
any metal fragments and also run a wire across the bottom of the pan with a 
magnet to make sure nothing remains there.  I am also removing the valve 
covers to check for any issues there.

Thanks for all the suggestions.  I will update you on my progress or issues 
found.

Greg 0036 


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