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low oil pressure and a ticking noise?

Old Mar 10, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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WV low oil pressure and a ticking noise?

hi i have a 85 with the 12a and at first start i have great oil pressure and no noise except for a little rattle from the the exhaust and when it warms up my oil pressure drops and i start getting a ticking noise any one know what it might be?
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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Ticking noise could be anything. Probably an exhaust leak.

As for the oil pressure, verify with another gauge. Low oil pressure when warm is often a sign of front cover o-ring blow out.
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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For the ticking noise, check your distributor cap and make sure it is on straight...





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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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thx you guys ill try the suggestions tomorrow and see they fix everything! again thanks
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