oil pressure...there must be hope out there...

Post by **chukaspaz** » 14 Jun 2006, 22:08

hey,

ok so I think Iv established the fact that my van may have a problem...the oil pressure light stays on so it must be that causing the tappets to sound like a sewing machine. Iv been online looking for solutions to this problems but to no avail so I'm having a last ditch attempt before I drive it into a field and kick it until it explodes. Is there anyway of regaining the oil pressure or will I have to replace the pump? and what sort of concequences does this have on my tappets or engine? i read on a thread that some guy was told he might have to replace his engine? aaaaarghhh! ahem.

cheers!!
James.

Post by **Mocki** » 15 Jun 2006, 06:07

well it may helpif you tell us what engine it is?

have you changed the oil and filter?
are you using the correct oil?
has this just happened? or has the van been stood?

Post by **chukaspaz** » 15 Jun 2006, 19:21

hey,

its a 1.9 1984 petrol water cooled...it has started doing it recently...Iv ordered an oil filter off JK which should be here in a few days...Im gonna change the oil and filter and add 20w50 oil...not sure whats in there at the moment cause Iv only had it a few months which is even more frustrating. As I said, the oil light comes on which apprently indicates the pressure not the level so I dunno...

cheers for ur help!

Post by **chukaspaz** » 15 Jun 2006, 19:24

oh and up until about a month ago the van was stood for 3 weeks while I was away at uni...and when I got back it wouldnt start...it worked after changing my HT leads but I don't think its been the same since it was left standing...

cheers!