Just took it out for the test around the block. As soon as the engine warmed up, light started flickering below 1000rpm. I can bump the throttle and the light goes out. Shut her down for now until I can strap a pressure gauge on.
I inspected the gears yesterday, the outer gear was installed backwards. While in there, I serviced the oil pressure relief valve, which definitely needed a new o ring
I haven?t swapped my viscous fan clutch. It was pretty dirty when I did my timing cover gasket and oil pump gears. I cleaned it with a rag, toothbrush and carb cleaner. I didn?t inspect the oil pressure relief valve when I did the pump. Is that something that can be serviced without having to...
Update. Pulled the pan today and I guess I might have been a bit overzealous in my application of RTV on the reinstall. Lots of rtv bits in the bottom of the pan. Cleaned out the pickup and pan. Installed new gaskets in both. Will test tommorow and crossing my fingers that this was the problem
1995 D1 with 3.9 210k miles
Just did the timing cover gasket and oil pump. Initial start up oil pump went out and the oil sensor started to leak and then I lost pressure. I replaced the sensor last week and changed the oil from 10w30 to Rotella 15w40. With this my oil light went out. I had good...
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