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Apr 14, 2010

Smashed96gt

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oil pressure drops

I have a '93 3.0 that starts to drop oil pressure above 4k rpm. I have an oil leak at the rear of the oil pan but I don't think thats causing the problem.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,
Bill

Apr 14, 2010

OTRtech

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Sludge in the pump intake screen.

Apr 14, 2010

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The oil pressure sensor is the first thing I'd look at...just to eliminate that before you get all worked up.

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Smashed96gt

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Originally Posted by dbp02

The oil pressure sensor is the first thing I'd look at...just to eliminate that before you get all worked up.

I should have mentioned that I have replaced that twice now.

Apr 14, 2010

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oil pump may be worn. pumps dont create the pressure they create flow. you will still get flow out of a worn pump until you try to over work it by going to higher rpm. but you should check the screen first