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RE: Oil Pressure Gauge Problem - andrew34ruby - 15-09-2024
My oil pressure gauge just works, and has never been bled. I find it very useful as a temperature gauge so I know if/when the engine is up to temperature. starting from cold it is off the scale, as the pressure comes down to 5 and less I know the engine is finally up to running temperature.
RE: Oil Pressure Gauge Problem - David Stepney - 15-09-2024
I have spent the last hour or so dismantling the dash and bleeding the oil pressure gauge pipe. I am sorry to say that the gauge does not behave any differently. I have also had the gauge apart as much as I can and sufficiently the check that the needle is neither fouling the glass nor the face. I fear, therefore that the fault lies with some mechanical derangement within.
RE: Oil Pressure Gauge Problem - Ivor Hawkins - 15-09-2024
I’m sorry to hear that David, the bleeding trick worked for me, so it must be the internal workings of the gauge, as you say…I think a replacement might be the best option, while you get your current one on the bench.
RE: Oil Pressure Gauge Problem - Ruairidh Dunford - 16-09-2024
Correct size located, David, tested and on it's way to you. Hope it helps.
RE: Oil Pressure Gauge Problem - David Stepney - 16-09-2024
Thank you Ruairidh. I am more than grateful!