1998 Pontiac Firebird low oil pressure

1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COOLDAVE
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I installed a rebuilt engine, the rebuilder suggested a new timing cover which I did not replace, could this cause low oil pressure since the pump is in the cover, the car also seems low on power for a 3.8 V6. The oil ppressure is very low after warm up and causes the warning light to come on at an idle, the car runs fine except for the power being low. I don't think the 2 problems are related but the low pressure concerns me
Oct 30, 2010 at 6:43 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and/or engine bearing.
Nov 2, 2010 at 2:46 AM