EvanSmith

I drive an 86 gxl and while driving home last night all guages looked great and the car was running perfect, then out of nowhere the engine died and the oil pressure quickly dropped to zero even though the car was still moving and in gear. Now when cranking the car it doesnt start and the oil pressure doesn't move from zero. Any ideas?

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

welcome to the board.

the car was running then it wasn't ... so i would say start by checking for fuel. you can get a copy of the FSM here: Foxed.ca

check the pump. if the pump is good, check for fuel at the injectors.

EvanSmith

thats what it seems like, do you think the oil pressure should be a cause for concern though?

Rotary Alkymist

Baby steps. Jump the yellow connector under the hood, passenger side. It's the only yellow connector under in the engine bay.

Turn key on.

Confirm that your pump is running.

Post results.

EvanSmith

fuel pump wasnt working, replaced it and now the car almost starts but then dies again after about a second

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

check if it's flooded/flooding.

Rotary Alkymist

Can you confirm that the new pump turns on with a jumper in the yellow connector and key ON? Just to make sure on our end.

EvanSmith

i made sure the fuel pump was running and then while digging around i found where a clamp and hose had come off right after the afm, replaced the clamp and it started right back up, thanks for the help guys

EvanSmith

just let it run and warm up but then the oil pressure started to drop as soon as the tach went under 3k. got about halfway between 0 and 30 and i shut it off

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

well, you'll want to start by checking that what the gauge is showing you is correct. check the sender and the connection there.

if your gauge turns out to be telling the truth, then you probably have a leak at the front cover o-ring/seal.

Rotary Alkymist

Glad to hear you got it running. Let's hope your oil pressure issue is just the sensor.