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DanielRix
31-05-12, 04:17 PM
Someone when i pull up at a set of lights or just generally stop, so the engines on tick over, the oil light flickers rapidly? buts fine soon as i pull away again?

Ideas?
marc69
31-05-12, 04:34 PM
Depends on engine speed when idling and what engine, also if the engine is hot.

If the engine is very hot and you are idling below 650 rpm it should be ok but keep an eye on it.

Obviously you have checked the oil level after the car has stood for a few hours?
DanielRix
31-05-12, 04:37 PM
Yeah oil's fine :), just does it now and then and its normall after long runs, so yeah when the engines mega warm :P
marc69
31-05-12, 04:39 PM
what engine are you running?
DanielRix
31-05-12, 04:44 PM
1.2 carbed mate?
Iain
31-05-12, 05:45 PM
I thought the standard pressure switch for the light is very low pressure so I'd be a little concerned. What oil is in it?
Andy
31-05-12, 08:22 PM
What oil is in it?
I would be checking theres actually some in!
Royston
31-05-12, 08:34 PM
I would be checking theres actually some in!

Step one
Iain
31-05-12, 08:36 PM
He said the level's OK above!
mowgli
31-05-12, 08:48 PM
if changing the oil doesn't help it could be the oil switch, try cleaning it up or even swapping it. they aren't big money.

if that doesn't fix it, its probably age & worn crank bearings/oil pump.
DanielRix
31-05-12, 09:08 PM
Cheers :) will give her an oil change tomorrow, and clean up see if it help, think the crank bearings are getting abit worn, there starting to knock when i pull in a high gear :/
marc69
31-05-12, 10:24 PM
If it's knocking then I'm afraid it's a bit more serious than just low idling. It may go for a while but eventually it will be engine work or probably the cheaper option, replacement?
DanielRix
31-05-12, 11:00 PM
To be honest its done it since ive had it and ive now done 8k init? and its only done 38k!
marc69
31-05-12, 11:04 PM
Only 38K, sine rebuild or new?

If rebuild, wasnt' done right, since new? Get timing etc all checked out, unless it was an older previous owner who always laboured it...the engine should be good?

I am not the best for serious engine advice, hopefully some of the more expereinced builder shere can give you better advice?
DanielRix
31-05-12, 11:06 PM
From new mate, elderly women had it.. Timings all good :/
marc69
31-05-12, 11:32 PM
I can't think of anything apart from exessive engine wear from being laboured but at only 38K is pretty scarey, these engines should put up with a fair amount of abuse.

The knocking signifies more than just a dodgy oil light, sounds like big ends or something else major but....

See if anyone else gives you some better advice though as I am not that knowledgeable, hopefully it's not that serious...........