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V88Dicky
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4,570 posts
52 months
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So there I was, accelerating out if a 30 into an NSL in third gear, about two-thirds throttle, when the check engine symbol flashed up. By pure chance, I glanced over to the oil pressure gauge and to my horror the needle was on the bottom.  Pulled over pretty damn quickly and switched off, and took a few moments to gather my thoughts. No oil under the car, no untoward smells, dipstick level ok, everything checked out fine, water temp ok. I'm hoping it's just a sender, what do you think folks?  Passed it's MOT today too 
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snowwolf
9,023 posts
44 months
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It probably is just the sender, but I would not drive it until you know for sure there is pressure there.
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V88Dicky
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4,570 posts
52 months
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Cheers Snowy, I'll get it checked out today, and it's at AAS for servicing and some goodies tomorrow. 
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Tempy
1,737 posts
64 months
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V88Dicky
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4,570 posts
52 months
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Thanks mate. I'm confident that's what it is, but there's always the nagging doubt in my mind! Been out to check her over again, just to be sure. Dipstick level good, no leaks anywhere, runs fine but only reads 1bar. Let's hope its just the switch 
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monkfish1
5,073 posts
93 months
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V88Dicky said: Thanks mate. I'm confident that's what it is, but there's always the nagging doubt in my mind! Been out to check her over again, just to be sure. Dipstick level good, no leaks anywhere, runs fine but only reads 1bar. Let's hope its just the switch If its reading one bar its unlikely to be the switch. Ive only seen switches read zero or max. Stop driving until you know the real oil pressure. There is a handy test port on the sump, at the rear right hand side. unscrew the bung and plug in a real mechanical gauge.
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V88Dicky
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4,570 posts
52 months
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Thanks Roger. To be on the safe side, I'm getting it recovered to AAS in the morning. Hope it's not the oil pump!  ETA: the oil pressure light hasn't came on at all, I'm kind of hoping that's a good sign?
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monkfish1
5,073 posts
93 months
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V88Dicky said: Thanks Roger. To be on the safe side, I'm getting it recovered to AAS in the morning. Hope it's not the oil pump! ETA: the oil pressure light hasn't came on at all, I'm kind of hoping that's a good sign? Oil light wont come on until it drops below 10psi. 1 bar is 14 ish.
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V88Dicky
Original Poster
4,570 posts
52 months
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Fair enough. Cheers Roger.
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V88Dicky
Original Poster
4,570 posts
52 months
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Phew!!! Just the pressure sender. After having the car recovered to AAS, and carrying out a pressure test, turns out it was just the oil sender. Better safe than sorry I guess. Best news I've had after a crappy week
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