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Hi guys,
What readings does everyone get oil-pressure wise at idle and at 2500rpm (approx) once the car has warmed up?
Since my car has had an engine rebuild I've noticed the oil pressure is lower than it used to be. At idle it now drops down as low as 5 or 6 psi when the car has fully warmed up (oil temp 75+), whereas before it used to be about 16psi..
-andy-
What readings does everyone get oil-pressure wise at idle and at 2500rpm (approx) once the car has warmed up?
Since my car has had an engine rebuild I've noticed the oil pressure is lower than it used to be. At idle it now drops down as low as 5 or 6 psi when the car has fully warmed up (oil temp 75+), whereas before it used to be about 16psi..
-andy-
Ok..
Off to MV in a sec - but just for info:
When cold - even at 700rpm, I get 50-52psi.
Once up to a good running temp (70-80dec C):
700rpm (idle) - 4-6psi
900rpm - 12-16psi
2000rpm - 33-36psi
The manual mentions trackdays and that oil pressure should remain above 35psi@2000 rpm. I used to always keep an eye on this, and before my rebuild it would flicker between 38-42psi at 2000rpm. Now tho, its lower (as above).
Gonna mention it to Simon now... as I'm leaving to go see him and get the idle adjusted.
-andy-
Off to MV in a sec - but just for info:
When cold - even at 700rpm, I get 50-52psi.
Once up to a good running temp (70-80dec C):
700rpm (idle) - 4-6psi
900rpm - 12-16psi
2000rpm - 33-36psi
The manual mentions trackdays and that oil pressure should remain above 35psi@2000 rpm. I used to always keep an eye on this, and before my rebuild it would flicker between 38-42psi at 2000rpm. Now tho, its lower (as above).
Gonna mention it to Simon now... as I'm leaving to go see him and get the idle adjusted.
-andy-
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