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Oil pressure.

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Oil pressure.

Postby mak » 30 Nov 2007 18:11

I've got an minor leak from the seal on the spin on oil filter, which is from too high an oil pressure when the engine is cold (100psi....it settles down to a healthy 50 when warm though).

The engine had a saab uprated oil pump fitted some time ago and I was thinking that changing the oil pressure relief spring would help. Am I heading in completely the wrong direction - should I just bite the bullet and swop the whole pump assembly or will this work?

(i've already had new o rings fitted to the spin on oil filter adapter, the leak comes from the gasket on the filter and i've checked everything is properly fitted properly.)

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Postby john 215 » 30 Nov 2007 22:09

Hi,
Certainly in the right direction with the spring, thats what ultimatley govens oil pressure 100 psi is a lot of oil pressure!I would also make sure the valve itself is free to move.
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Postby mak » 01 Dec 2007 13:29

Thanks, I'll change the o rings on the oil pump as well just in case. I have a leak from the speedo drive on the gearbox to sort too, so lots to keep me busy!

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