1999 Pontiac Firebird engine ticking

1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
108,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KHRIS916
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My oil pressure low and is engine ticking when I drive,also there oil leak coming from the oil sensor or oil sender unit.what could be wrong?I have alot of oil but,it keeps dropping and sometimes the oil guage will go back to normal.Is there a guick fix to quit the ticking noise.I tried thicker oil,but it still ticks.
Mar 29, 2009 at 1:17 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Remove the sender, install a pressure gauge, start engine take readings, rule of thumb is 10 psi per 1K of rpm. Install new sender! Stop all leaks! If pressure is low you may need a new pump, or engine work.
Mar 29, 2009 at 9:04 AM