oil light
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oil light
just did the head gasket on my 03 DII. I was out test driving it and it seems to be running fine with the exception of a few codes (0134 0135 0154 0155).
I shut the Rover off for about 20min, went back out and when I started it, the oil light came on. All sounds fine (did NOT run it other than for about 30 sec to drive into garage). Possible the oil pump?
This is not the original motor as the original owner replaced it because the oil pump went and he kept driving it.
thoughts suggestions?
I shut the Rover off for about 20min, went back out and when I started it, the oil light came on. All sounds fine (did NOT run it other than for about 30 sec to drive into garage). Possible the oil pump?
This is not the original motor as the original owner replaced it because the oil pump went and he kept driving it.
thoughts suggestions?
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1. In cold weather, the oil light will take longer to go out (get above 7 PSI), even down where I am. I switched from dino Rotella to syn Rotella (5W40) and light goes out before others that come on at power up self test. Like in under 2 seconds. Could be defective oil psi switch (you are not that lucky).
2. Could be oil cooler, if so equipped, not all D2's have them (between radiator and condenser, a single unit is transmission cooler, stacked units have the oil cooler).
3. Could be oil pump, it can be cracked, makes PSI to turn out light, but just enough, not good to run around on 19 psi. You can attach a manual guage and verify pump pressure, spec is 50 PSI at 2000 RPM hot.
4. pump kit is like $110 from AB, Oil Pump Gear Kit W/Gaskets | Land Rover Engine Parts at RoverParts.com , includes pump, front cover seal, and crank seal. While you have oil pan off, replace O ring on the oil pickup tube. Of course inspect water pump, and timing chain slack.
5. Your posted codes relate to O2 sensors being unplugged or no power.
2. Could be oil cooler, if so equipped, not all D2's have them (between radiator and condenser, a single unit is transmission cooler, stacked units have the oil cooler).
3. Could be oil pump, it can be cracked, makes PSI to turn out light, but just enough, not good to run around on 19 psi. You can attach a manual guage and verify pump pressure, spec is 50 PSI at 2000 RPM hot.
4. pump kit is like $110 from AB, Oil Pump Gear Kit W/Gaskets | Land Rover Engine Parts at RoverParts.com , includes pump, front cover seal, and crank seal. While you have oil pan off, replace O ring on the oil pickup tube. Of course inspect water pump, and timing chain slack.
5. Your posted codes relate to O2 sensors being unplugged or no power.
Last edited by Savannah Buzz; 01-22-2012 at 09:33 PM.
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Do you have an oil pressure gauge? If not I'd definitely get the readings done.
Cold start idle
Cold start at 2k
operating temp at idle
operating temp at 2k
I own an 03' in the bad vin. range. It has 50700 miles on it. I hated not knowing what kind of pressure I was pushing. Get a mechanical pressure gauge... not digital. Even if the engine has been replaced it's a good thing to know.
This is truly a vehicle you love or hate or both. If it's not head gaskets, it's slipped liners or oil pressure problems... and how can I forget about the 3 Amigo's?
Good luck with it- If you did not have it what would you replace it with? I find myself asking that question and not having an answer for it. I thought of an FJ Cruiser but it's not apples to apples. The thought of Toyota reliability does sometimes enter my mind.
Cold start idle
Cold start at 2k
operating temp at idle
operating temp at 2k
I own an 03' in the bad vin. range. It has 50700 miles on it. I hated not knowing what kind of pressure I was pushing. Get a mechanical pressure gauge... not digital. Even if the engine has been replaced it's a good thing to know.
This is truly a vehicle you love or hate or both. If it's not head gaskets, it's slipped liners or oil pressure problems... and how can I forget about the 3 Amigo's?
Good luck with it- If you did not have it what would you replace it with? I find myself asking that question and not having an answer for it. I thought of an FJ Cruiser but it's not apples to apples. The thought of Toyota reliability does sometimes enter my mind.
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Well, I just went out and started the car, oil light was on. I shut it down, went over and unplugged the pressure switch, started the car with it unplugged and it was OFF...cleaned the connection with electrical cleaner plugged it back in and then started the car and the light was still off...not sure what to think, I will get a mehanical tester tomorrow.
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