Monday, 25 January 2016

No Oil Pressure

Small glitch from no driving over the winter...  

It is the first time in months it was a reasonable temp. in the garage and I was in the mood to fiddle with the car - so thought I would turn over the engine. It hasn't been started since the beginning of October.

Battery has been on trickle charge for most of the time - spark was good initially, then no oil pressure  - needle wasn't even moving & the ECU cut the spark. The dipstick showed oil in the sump - it was still in the engine at least but presumably just drained out of the oil pump. 

Googling confirmed by quick advice from RhoCar (first hand knowledge preferred when I can get it): Plugs out - turn over a few times and pressure should come back.

All sorted again - oil pressure back, plugs inspected and back in, a few cranks to get the fuel running through and we are back to normal.

Phew.

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