Oil pressure/ head gasket issues
05-09-2018, 10:43 PM
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Oil pressure/ head gasket issues
I had my head machined (valve job, surface, cleaned and checked). I replaced the head gasket with proper torque and all. Did an oil change and coolant flush when I got done doing the head gasket. Started it and the lifters were noisy and the check gauges light was on and the oil pressure gauge read zero. Didn't seem to run rough or misfire any. Ran it and peeked through the oil fill plug and it puddles up with oil so it seems to be getting oil. Not really sure what to think or do....
05-10-2018, 07:11 AM
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Wire to the oil pressure sending unit compromised somehow?
05-10-2018, 05:43 PM
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At work today I asked my boss what he would suggest and he said pull all the plugs and sit there spinning the engine. Got home from work, pull the plugs, spun it over a bit and bam pressure. Now to fix a major exhaust leak to see if the valves are quieter too
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