Intermittent oil light at idle
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Intermittent oil light at idle
So the oil light on my '04 Disco 4.6 V8 has decided to come on intermittently at idle when the engine is hot. The shop tested the pump and said all the measurements came back within normal range. They changed the switch but that didn't help. There are no other symptoms, i.e. no knocking, rough idling, overheating, or anything like that. Should i just prepare to replace the oil pump or is there a chance it could be...something else?
I'm running SAE 5W-30 with 107k miles on it.
Thanks!
I'm running SAE 5W-30 with 107k miles on it.
Thanks!
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So the oil light on my '04 Disco 4.6 V8 has decided to come on intermittently at idle when the engine is hot. The shop tested the pump and said all the measurements came back within normal range. They changed the switch but that didn't help. There are no other symptoms, i.e. no knocking, rough idling, overheating, or anything like that. Should i just prepare to replace the oil pump or is there a chance it could be...something else?
I'm running SAE 5W-30 with 107k miles on it.
Thanks!
I'm running SAE 5W-30 with 107k miles on it.
Thanks!
Im in the same position you are. I’m in the process of finding a fitting to hook up my pressure gauge to it
I replaced the pressure switch yesterday drove it today and after 30 min light came on again
I’m thinking either the pump is starting to go when hot or I got a bad oil filter
what oil filter are you using
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You have to pull the engine & disassemble it to gain access to the cam bearings. Front timing cover has to come off, valve covers, rocker assemblies, lifters, rods, and then you can remove the cam to gain access to the bearing races.
You can remove the oil pan & inspect them from the bottom. Check your Oil Pressure with a gauge first though!
You can remove the oil pan & inspect them from the bottom. Check your Oil Pressure with a gauge first though!
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I’m going to replace oil filter and change oil again as somehow this is to close ti when I changed the oil
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