Boosted-Alty
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The oil pressure gauge is reading really low. I don't know if it is the gauge, or the pump... Is there any tips you guys can give me on how to check the oil pump? It is a KA24DE in a nissan .
Ok got my car running , but It has a problem
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Boosted-Alty
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cold start it is higher and the drops to around 20 psi. If I rev it up it doesn't really rise at all. Kind of off and on! To be exact it is around 40 psi if im not mistaken!
I forget what the spec is for ka oil pressure, i belive it is measured at 3000 or 3500 rpm. Change oil and filter. What weight oil are you running?
Boosted-Alty
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10w30
check the factory service manual for specific pressure at 3000 rpm. If it is not there, change the oil pump.
If you did rebuild that ka, i highly doubt you specd the oil clearances tight enough to warrent 10w30. Read a few things about what those numbers mean when you select the weight oil, mainly heat index. I would keep away from oils that have a low heat index on a turbocharged engine with no oil cooler.
If you did rebuild that ka, i highly doubt you specd the oil clearances tight enough to warrent 10w30. Read a few things about what those numbers mean when you select the weight oil, mainly heat index. I would keep away from oils that have a low heat index on a turbocharged engine with no oil cooler.
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Boosted-Alty
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I put in a stock engine to drive the car until I can build up the old setup.
Charlie a.k.a. Chuck
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take the valve cover off and see if its dry.
Boosted-Alty
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If it isn't then what? I am gonna call the place I got the engine from tommarrow since it has a 3 month warranty and see if the will refund my money or what. The car drivers fine. I can't explain this crap at all.