Oil Pressure

go.stfu · 04-19-2007, 02:44 AM

I just bought an '89 n/a for $1.2k and noticed that the oil pressure is very low and the acceleration / top-speed is worse than that of the '85 n/a I just killed.

The front axle (and pretty much everything close) is coated in oil; however, there are no drips under the car when parked and the oil level doesn't drop.

1. How much would a small leak drop oil pressure?
2. Using dye in the oil after cleaning - what are some known '89 leak probs to look for?

Thanks =]

04-19-2007, 02:44 AM	#1
go.stfu 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 80	Oil Pressure I just bought an '89 n/a for $1.2k and noticed that the oil pressure is very low and the acceleration / top-speed is worse than that of the '85 n/a I just killed. The front axle (and pretty much everything close) is coated in oil; however, there are no drips under the car when parked and the oil level doesn't drop. 1. How much would a small leak drop oil pressure? 2. Using dye in the oil after cleaning - what are some known '89 leak probs to look for? Thanks =] __________________ 1985 manual (r.i.p) -- 1989 automatic (new) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2635827