Vp304ute
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Gday guys
New to the forum so would love your help. I've searched this forum and Google all over and haven't found a solution or answer to my problem, only threads that weren't completed, so thought I'd start a new thread.
I've recently bought a VP s pack 304 factory auto, completely stock other then extractors to my knowledge. I picked it up pretty cheap so no complaints there but I'm having a few issues with her atm. The issues I'm having regard to 1. Flickering or solid oil pressure light on idle and 2. An engine knock that presents itself once warmed up (I'll get to that one).
Regarding the pressure light. When I bought the car, the light didn't present itself until the car was warmed up, and only appeared on idle as a flicker. The warmer it gets the more solid the light becomes. I thought that it would probably be the infamous oil pump issue, so since I've brought it home, I've replaced the oil pump (it was in need of replacing btw), removed and cleaned the sensor multiple times, threw in some 20w 50 and a bottle of engine cleaner. Now after I'd done all that, it appears nothing has changed!!! Pulling my hair out!!
Regarding the knock it too only presents itself once the engine is warmed up. Sounds perfect when cold. The knock only happens when in 'park' or 'neutral' position, and happens AFTER I rev it, from 1500rpms and down to idle. So I rev and sounds fine then as it winds down from 1500rpms down it has this knock. I've watched plenty of videos, heard many theory's, listened to it over and over, under the car, front of the engine.... I think it doesn't sound engine, maybe torque converter, but old man reckons it might be big end bearings.
So I'm interested to hear what you guys have to say, or tests that I can do to narrow it down. It's in really good condition so don't want to part ways with it, but if it's serious I might have to with the budget I have. Would love to hear from you guys
Cheers
New to the forum so would love your help. I've searched this forum and Google all over and haven't found a solution or answer to my problem, only threads that weren't completed, so thought I'd start a new thread.
I've recently bought a VP s pack 304 factory auto, completely stock other then extractors to my knowledge. I picked it up pretty cheap so no complaints there but I'm having a few issues with her atm. The issues I'm having regard to 1. Flickering or solid oil pressure light on idle and 2. An engine knock that presents itself once warmed up (I'll get to that one).
Regarding the pressure light. When I bought the car, the light didn't present itself until the car was warmed up, and only appeared on idle as a flicker. The warmer it gets the more solid the light becomes. I thought that it would probably be the infamous oil pump issue, so since I've brought it home, I've replaced the oil pump (it was in need of replacing btw), removed and cleaned the sensor multiple times, threw in some 20w 50 and a bottle of engine cleaner. Now after I'd done all that, it appears nothing has changed!!! Pulling my hair out!!
Regarding the knock it too only presents itself once the engine is warmed up. Sounds perfect when cold. The knock only happens when in 'park' or 'neutral' position, and happens AFTER I rev it, from 1500rpms and down to idle. So I rev and sounds fine then as it winds down from 1500rpms down it has this knock. I've watched plenty of videos, heard many theory's, listened to it over and over, under the car, front of the engine.... I think it doesn't sound engine, maybe torque converter, but old man reckons it might be big end bearings.
So I'm interested to hear what you guys have to say, or tests that I can do to narrow it down. It's in really good condition so don't want to part ways with it, but if it's serious I might have to with the budget I have. Would love to hear from you guys
Cheers
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