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Mechanical pressure gauge install on 1983 242 200 1983

posted by  sedan delivery on  Thu Jul 25 11:50 CST 2013
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Thanks for your help.

I just changed the oil this morning. I changed the oil this morning. I used Mobil 1 10w30 and a Bosch branded oil filter. The first time I started the car afterwards I got all excited because the gauge read 4 bars on a 5 bar gauge. Unfortunately once the car warmed up I got a 2 bar reading at 2500 RPM and less than one bar and a lit oil light on the dash at idle.

I know the next step is to use a mechanical gauge to check oil pressure. I figured installing a quality mechanical oil pressure gauge would do. I can find VDO gauges at a reasonable price. I will use your suggestions on the install of the gauge.

I hope I get lucky and get good readings on the mechanical gauge. I am dreading the next step of addressing the oil pump o-ring issue.

Again thanks
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1983 242 GLT / 1991 244 / 1993 245 / 1999 v70






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