1992 Dodge Dakota Oil Pressure Drops When Accelerating

1992 DODGE DAKOTA
163,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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POPPA27
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At idle the dash board oil pressure gauge shows normal pressure. When I accelerate the oil pressure drops to zero. If I'm driving, the oil pressure is at zero as long as I'm accelerating. When I take my foot off the gas and coast, the gauge shows normal pressure again. What is the most likely cause?

Thanks for your help.
Oct 3, 2009 at 9:13 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like the oil pump pressure relief valve is sticking-check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge if normal replace the oil pressure switch abnormal oil pump or engine bearings
Oct 3, 2009 at 10:09 AM