Well before las weekend at the top of my priority list was installing my new suspension goodies from RE=Speed.

but as of Sunday that has changed.

my oil pressure reading from my gauge cluster is showing just shy of zero at idle and a lil bit over 30 at higher rpm's


now i was running 5w30 but tonight i did an oil change and put in 20w50. slight change at high rpm's, puts me closer to 60 psi but idle is still the same.

did the dowel pin fix a few months back and no longer leaking at that location but noticed some dripping from the filter pedastool will be investigating that this upcoming weekend

also i cant seem to see any oil running through the omp lines, I quickly threw some oil into the gas tank for safe measures until i can take a closer look

as far as the gauge goes, i have read that the readings can be off as the sensor degrades, i have a mechanical gauge to install but dont have the slightest clue where to plug the oil line into


any helpful information will greatly be appreciated

 

If the gauge reading is accurate then it's most likely a bearing.
Sorry for your loss.

 

Underneath the oil filter is the sender for stok guage take it out put the mechanical there, ur readings are the exact same as mine were a few weeks ago, i pulled pan to find bearing material

https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/12a-no-oil-pressure-help-950833/

 

damn, sorta explains the slight tick/swirling sound.

this is my daily driver too

 

Man in black is telling me to run tranny fluid in the oil to clean it out

 

Quit wasting your time, pull the motor out and replace the bearings with new ones.

 

+1

 

I really should, but its my daily driver and I've never tore a rotary down before

 

Do you want to be one of those forums members that talks about doing or actually does? It doesn't take a genious to rebuild a rotary. Tear down, clean, inspect, spec order needed parts then put it back togther.

 

lol Blunt, thats what im doing now.. and tranny fluid wont help its a bearing issue not a carbon issue lol