I have this D1 I have been working on running really well now. However, we recently had our first couple of really cold days this winter. At start up it now takes longer than I like after it sits overnight for the oil light to go off. Each of the last two mornings, about 25 degrees, the oil light has stayed on more than a few seconds after start up. It starts right up, hardly turning over at all.
The engine has around 130,000 miles but runs smooth and surprisingly quiet with next to real valve train or other noise, even at start up.
Is slow oil pressure build up usually caused by a worn oil pump or sludge in the oil pan?
I have been told removing the oil pan on these isn’t a horrible job. Do you need to raise the engine? Anything else need to come out / off to get the pan off? I also have a really nice timing cover with next to no wear in the oil pump housing but want to save it for another engine build. How likely is it the oil pump housing is worn out at 130,000 miles?
The previous owner changed the oil about 1000 miles ago. It is still quite clean. I’m wondering if he put 20w50 oil in it and maybe changing to 10w30 would help?
The engine has around 130,000 miles but runs smooth and surprisingly quiet with next to real valve train or other noise, even at start up.
Is slow oil pressure build up usually caused by a worn oil pump or sludge in the oil pan?
I have been told removing the oil pan on these isn’t a horrible job. Do you need to raise the engine? Anything else need to come out / off to get the pan off? I also have a really nice timing cover with next to no wear in the oil pump housing but want to save it for another engine build. How likely is it the oil pump housing is worn out at 130,000 miles?
The previous owner changed the oil about 1000 miles ago. It is still quite clean. I’m wondering if he put 20w50 oil in it and maybe changing to 10w30 would help?