Lack of Oil Pressure

jakobandhismakarov · Oct 2nd, 2006, 23:16

Help!

I have been driving Mischa recently and the oil pressure light comes on whenever you take a corner. She also stinks of hot oil and wisps of steam come out of the rocker cover whenever you take her on a long run.

I have a B18A engine - also, does anyone know where I can get a new sump gasket from (I have a weep).

Also, I know Paul (who sold me the car in Sussex, I got your e mail second time if you're reading this) mentioned what oil Mischa takes, but I can't remember the viscosity - does 20W\50 sound about right?

Any suggestions as to what's causing the oil to boil would be greatly appreciated.

TomG · Oct 2nd, 2006, 23:27

not sure about the cause of the problem, but as for the gasket, Brookhouse, is the place to go, number is 01473218806, and i'm pretty sure his names simon. definitely begins with "S"

austingipsy · Oct 2nd, 2006, 23:34

Take a look at the dipstick, it sounds to me like your oil level is low, or maybe needs changing, you need good oil for proper cooling ,no lubrication = friction = heat. Lots of short trips make it go thin black and useless fairly quickly.
Halfords has got a nice old style 20/50 grade in an old fashioned can that scored highly in a practical classics test and it seems to stand up well in an amazon engine in my experience.

222s · Oct 2nd, 2006, 23:53

Re: the oil light, if it's just when cornering, that does sound like very low oil....

Use a 20/50 or 15/50 - I normally use Halfords' own brand 15/50 (red can) as Castrol GTX is no longer available in this viscosity. A 15/40, 10/40 etc is too thin imho.

TomG · Oct 2nd, 2006, 23:56

I use castrol high milage, should i stop?

(p.s. Paul, i think i'm gonna buy those wheels)

222s · Oct 3rd, 2006, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomG

I use castrol high milage, should i stop?

(p.s. Paul, i think i'm gonna buy those wheels)

What thickness is it? Assuming it's 15/40, I personally think that's too thin but others may disagree.

BTW, which wheels?

TomG · Oct 3rd, 2006, 00:07

dunno about the thickness, can't remember, i'll check tomorrow. and as for the wheels, the black 5 spoke revs.

222s · Oct 3rd, 2006, 00:13

Ooooooo!!!!! Sounds superb! Is that from someone on here?

222s · Oct 3rd, 2006, 00:14

Ooooooo!!!!! Sounds superb! Is that from someone on here, or on RR?

TomG · Oct 3rd, 2006, 00:15

yeah, archieboy69, i'm sure you put me on to him.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 23:16	#1
jakobandhismakarov Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough	Lack of Oil Pressure Help! I have been driving Mischa recently and the oil pressure light comes on whenever you take a corner. She also stinks of hot oil and wisps of steam come out of the rocker cover whenever you take her on a long run. I have a B18A engine - also, does anyone know where I can get a new sump gasket from (I have a weep). Also, I know Paul (who sold me the car in Sussex, I got your e mail second time if you're reading this) mentioned what oil Mischa takes, but I can't remember the viscosity - does 20W\50 sound about right? Any suggestions as to what's causing the oil to boil would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Sinderland Road through Dunham Town - The interesting way home.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 23:27	#2
TomG Rat Rodin Fool Last Online: May 2nd, 2011 16:56 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hereford	not sure about the cause of the problem, but as for the gasket, Brookhouse, is the place to go, number is 01473218806, and i'm pretty sure his names simon. definitely begins with "S" __________________ 1968 Volvo Amazon 133 B20

Oct 2nd, 2006, 23:53	#4
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Re: the oil light, if it's just when cornering, that does sound like very low oil.... Use a 20/50 or 15/50 - I normally use Halfords' own brand 15/50 (red can) as Castrol GTX is no longer available in this viscosity. A 15/40, 10/40 etc is too thin imho. __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 23:56	#5
TomG Rat Rodin Fool Last Online: May 2nd, 2011 16:56 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hereford	I use castrol high milage, should i stop? (p.s. Paul, i think i'm gonna buy those wheels) __________________ 1968 Volvo Amazon 133 B20

Oct 3rd, 2006, 00:07	#7
TomG Rat Rodin Fool Last Online: May 2nd, 2011 16:56 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hereford	dunno about the thickness, can't remember, i'll check tomorrow. and as for the wheels, the black 5 spoke revs. __________________ 1968 Volvo Amazon 133 B20

Oct 2nd, 2006, 23:34	#3
austingipsy Senior Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2019 22:59 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Invergowrie	Take a look at the dipstick, it sounds to me like your oil level is low, or maybe needs changing, you need good oil for proper cooling ,no lubrication = friction = heat. Lots of short trips make it go thin black and useless fairly quickly. Halfords has got a nice old style 20/50 grade in an old fashioned can that scored highly in a practical classics test and it seems to stand up well in an amazon engine in my experience.

Oct 3rd, 2006, 00:13	#8
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Ooooooo!!!!! Sounds superb! Is that from someone on here? __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Oct 3rd, 2006, 00:14	#9
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Ooooooo!!!!! Sounds superb! Is that from someone on here, or on RR? __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Oct 3rd, 2006, 00:15	#10
TomG Rat Rodin Fool Last Online: May 2nd, 2011 16:56 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hereford	yeah, archieboy69, i'm sure you put me on to him. __________________ 1968 Volvo Amazon 133 B20

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