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oil light

Post by ROBBIE » Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:07 pm

just been out in the SJ and the oil light came on (the little oil can). im not the most mechanical person in the world, so does this mean there is a problem with oil getting round the engine?
If so could it be the oil pump at fault?
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Re: oil light

Post by twiss » Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:04 pm

Thats your oil pressure warning light.
It could have a few meanings...

Such as, a leaking gasket... sump gasket, maybe head gasket... check for oil leaks first off!
Otherwise it could be the pump
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Re: oil light

Post by ROBBIE » Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:07 pm

cheers twiss no leaks
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Re: oil light

Post by turbo-tom » Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:31 pm

or the switched just could be fawwwked
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Re: oil light

Post by Tramp » Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:01 pm

I don't want you to think that I think your stupid, but you did check if there was oil in the sump with the dipstick? No oil = no oil pressure, we all know these engines use a bit of oil so if it hasn't been serviced in a long time you could eenuinly be short

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Re: oil light

Post by nathan.stevens » Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:19 pm

if there was gasket gone you would definitely notice a leak big enough to make the light come on. things i'd do are check oil level, check for leaks, change switch and see if it still comes on (should only be a couple of quid)

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Re: oil light

Post by ROBBIE » Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:07 pm

Tramp wrote:I don't want you to think that I think your stupid, but you did check if there was oil in the sump with the dipstick? No oil = no oil pressure, we all know these engines use a bit of oil so if it hasn't been serviced in a long time you could eenuinly be short
:lol: cheers mate yep oil in it only done teh other day
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Re: oil light

Post by ROBBIE » Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:08 pm

turbo-tom wrote:or the switched just could be fawwwked
where's the switch??

sorry cant find the haynes joke book
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Re: oil light

Post by turbo-tom » Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:11 pm

ROBBIE wrote:
turbo-tom wrote:or the switched just could be fawwwked
where's the switch??

sorry cant find the haynes joke book

haynes is usless trying to read mine today :er:

i know on the 1,6 vit engine its under the exhaust manfold ill get a pic :D
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Re: oil light

Post by turbo-tom » Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:12 pm

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