Why Oh Why Oh Why ?

[welshdean]

Yes the questions been answered a fair few times but that's because those replies are posted for no reason. If you read the post and see the answer, why repost that particular answer.

But what havnt been answered is.......

If I put a new sump on, and sealant, put fresh oil in the engine, will this stop the low pressure light and stop the ticking noise

[hardmonkeys]

Yes the questions been answered a fair few times but that's because those replies are posted for no reason. If you read the post and see the answer, why repost that particular answer.

But what havnt been answered is.......

If I put a new sump on, and sealant, put fresh oil in the engine, will this stop the low pressure light and stop the ticking noise

Yes!! low pressure light is on...because there is no oil to push around the engine....the ticking noise is the valves stems bouncing off the camshaft...oil acts as a coolant too, so make sure you put the correct amount in...I'm new to mk4s so no idea how much to add...Might aswell change the filter while u r there

[dom]

Yes the questions been answered a fair few times but that's because those replies are posted for no reason. If you read the post and see the answer, why repost that particular answer.

But what havnt been answered is.......

If I put a new sump on, and sealant, put fresh oil in the engine, will this stop the low pressure light and stop the ticking noise

Yes it will.

[Wazzzer]

Hopefully

[barrym381]

Yes the questions been answered a fair few times but that's because those replies are posted for no reason. If you read the post and see the answer, why repost that particular answer.

But what havnt been answered is.......

If I put a new sump on, and sealant, put fresh oil in the engine, will this stop the low pressure light and stop the ticking noise

Yes it will.

only if this is the problem    have you even checked to see what is up or you just going with the replys you have had

[welshdean]

Barrym381,

Yes I have checked but I've come up with a few possible problems for low oil pressure alone.

1. Oil pressure switch
2. Oil pump
3. Oil pickup pipe
4. Oil pressure sensor

And now I've got an oil leak and not being able to see where it's coming from, it's awkward to diagnose. Hence all the questions.

Not being mechanically minded, I didn't know if the leak could be from somewhere else apart from the sump.

So get off your high horse and put down the shandy, there's a good boy

[gm8]

raise the car at the front , wipe away any oil with kitchen roll etc and then look see were it keeps coming from.

I believe hitting the speedbump and anything other than the sump would be a mjassive coincidence.

hope this helps.

[barrym381]

Barrym381,

Yes I have checked but I've come up with a few possible problems for low oil pressure alone.

1. Oil pressure switch
2. Oil pump
3. Oil pickup pipe
4. Oil pressure sensor

And now I've got an oil leak and not being able to see where it's coming from, it's awkward to diagnose. Hence all the questions.

Not being mechanically minded, I didn't know if the leak could be from somewhere else apart from the sump.

So get off your high horse and put down the shandy, there's a good boy

a good boy no heard that 1 in a while  an i was just askin if you had checked the sump rather than askin every1 were could my oil leak be coming from how the f**k can any1 say for defo without checking it surely your not that stupid

[hardmonkeys]

Barrym381,

Yes I have checked but I've come up with a few possible problems for low oil pressure alone.

1. Oil pressure switch
2. Oil pump
3. Oil pickup pipe
4. Oil pressure sensor

And now I've got an oil leak and not being able to see where it's coming from, it's awkward to diagnose. Hence all the questions.

Not being mechanically minded, I didn't know if the leak could be from somewhere else apart from the sump.

So get off your high horse and put down the shandy, there's a good boy

You hit a speedbump...and all of a sudden you have an oil leak, and a low pressure warning...coincidence maybe...but I doubt it, sorry mate...

[asboGTI]

welshdean just a word of advise its the forum motto to be sacastic   

so dont be thingy if your not mechnically minded by a haynes manuel a 170pc tool kit from halfords for £129
and dive in mate that way you will learn quickly

(btw the thingy bit is a joke)