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Guage showing lower than normal oil pressure
So, I was out delivering the other night had this guy on the hwy going 5 under (55mph), so I downshifted to 3rd and passed him. When I get back to cruzing I notice my oil pressure is reading lower than it should. (My OCD keeps an eye on that thing constantly, so I know the normal operating pressures per RPM, and what they should be. Well, whenever I got to my destination and stopped, my oil pressure guage went to 0, and I was like "Fuck."
I was close to a buddies house, so I took it over there to cool down, and check it out. Changed the oil and filter, and didn't notice any metal or anything. Put new oil in, got to operating temps, and my pressure was back to normal. About an hour and half into to delivering and driving like a grandpa monitoring everything, I decided to do a little 3rd gear pull, and shifted about where the torque dip is, then I noticed the oul pressure surging. At least it's not 0PSi at idle, but 6psi is scary too. Also, after I pulled over at my destination, I noticed a slight tapping noise coming from the passengers side head.
Going to take it in next week to get it checked out, but was wondering if anyone might have an educated guess at what my issue is, so I can give them more info when I take it in. This is my DD, so any info to speed up diagnostic and repair is greatly appreciated.
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