Stock Oil Press Guage not working???

jpumpkinn · 02-09-2002, 04:33 PM

I am trying to fix my stock oil pressure guage. When I tun the key but not enough to crank the motor the guage goes all the way to the top and sticks. But as soon as I turn the engine on the guage drops all the way down and stays there? I has not worked since I got the car. Any one know what's wrong or how to fix it??? PLEASE HELP

Unit 5302 · 02-09-2002, 04:52 PM

Much more likely to be the sending unit than the gauge.

Green9550 · 02-10-2002, 12:44 PM

Unit 5302 is right about the sending unit probably being messed up. If I were you and could spend the money, I would invest in an aftermarket oil pressure guage. The stock ones suck, they don't move at all and they should because oil pressure is directly related to engine rpm's. Just my opinion. Hope this helps.

-Billy

02-09-2002, 04:33 PM	#1
jpumpkinn Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: san antonio Texas usa Posts: 127	Stock Oil Press Guage not working??? I am trying to fix my stock oil pressure guage. When I tun the key but not enough to crank the motor the guage goes all the way to the top and sticks. But as soon as I turn the engine on the guage drops all the way down and stays there? I has not worked since I got the car. Any one know what's wrong or how to fix it??? PLEASE HELP __________________ Keep On Truckin!!

02-10-2002, 12:44 PM	#3
Green9550 Resident Redneck Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cecil County, MD Posts: 165	Unit 5302 is right about the sending unit probably being messed up. If I were you and could spend the money, I would invest in an aftermarket oil pressure guage. The stock ones suck, they don't move at all and they should because oil pressure is directly related to engine rpm's. Just my opinion. Hope this helps. -Billy __________________ 95' GT: 306, XL Ross Pistons, Ultra Lite H-beam Rods, Forged Scat Crank, 28oz Romac, 28oz JW flexplate, FTI ported RPM II intake, FTI ported AFR 165's, FTI custom cam, 75mm BBK Throttle body, 80mm Pro-M, 4800 PI stall, PA Super Comp AODE, Strange 33 spline race axles, Strange ultra lite spool, Motive lite 4.30's, Strange rear race brakes, Mega bite seniors, double adjustable uppers w/spherical bushings, Racecraft anti-roll bar, LPW rear end girdle, Metco d/s loop, A9L conversion, AFM PMS

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02-09-2002, 04:52 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Much more likely to be the sending unit than the gauge.