Re: Oil Pump Rebuilding Options?

Posted by 53 Cavalier On 2024/6/24 22:58:31

Adding the 10 psi check valve is a creative way to increase oil pressure at an idle, and would certainly help. It sounds like your engine is just a bit tired, which is typical of many of our cars. I get a bit of a flicker from my oil light every now and then when the engine is hot and at an idle, but have not been too concerned about it. I may be wrong, but it seems to me that our engines don't need much oil pressure at idle as they are just coasting along, not under any load.

When I first got my car I popped this gauge on so I could see what the oil pressure was doing and this is all I have for a gauge. I give it a check every now and then to see what's going on just for peace of mind, otherwise I rely on the oil light.



I have a 327 and it used to have a tapping sound which turned out to be a very worn valve guide.

Joe: Do you have a ticking or tapping sound, or just concerned your oil pressure is a bit low?