check engine light --- '88 Range Rover Classic

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May 17, 2006 | 04:18 PM

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Disco Mike

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RE: check engine light --- '88 Range Rover Classic

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ORIGINAL: Peter Varga

We tested the oil pressure sender. When the engine is on, it
grounds the tester. When the engine is off, the sender is open.
I think the mechanic is satisfied that it has enough oil pressure
to motivate the sender change of state. And it does have
fresh oil in it. We'll look into the plugged pump intake however.

Is your mechanic a experienced Rover mechanic? If you are wanting to get to the bottom of your problem, this is one thing you need to check. It doesn't take much to activate the sender, that still doesn't mean the engine is getting enough oil pressure. Rovers are know for oil pressure issue, especially older one with a lot of build up. It is sure easier then pulling the pan for a visual inspection of the mains and pick up tube.
Just a thought,
Mike

May 17, 2006 | 10:51 PM

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Peter Varga

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RE: check engine light --- '88 Range Rover Classic

He is NOt a experienced Rover Mechanic. Just a shirt-sleeve tinkerer
trained in military before they had a "throttle-body." And you know
how long that was ago. But...we think it is a wiring issue and not a
pump issue. Just a gut feeling. But thanks for asking. Pete