Hello All,
I just had the same issue with a SVX conversion.
Same symtoms and tries Terry did so far.
My only difference is my van sat for a year.?
My next thing to try is dropping the oil pan and check the pickup tube for a clogged screen.
On Mon, Jan 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM, Terry Cline via groups.io
<tcline001@...> wrote:
Thanks Andy ¨C
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Built for me Sept ¨C Nov 2022. Probably about 10k or less on the new engine.
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Cesar gets the call tomorrow morning¡!
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The most recent work they did for me was replacing the fuel injectors, including a full oil/oil filter/air filer/oxygen sensor change just last October.
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Terry
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When did Cesar build it for you (year/miles since then)
What did he say when you asked him?
Andy Vanis
USA and Whatsapp +1(505) 304-5306
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Hi ¨C Got the Subaru 2.2L conversion in my ¡¯87 vanagon, built by Cesar and team at California Westy in El Cajon.
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The oil pressure light somewhat sporadically comes on, trying to diagnose. What I have done so far:
- Replaced oil and oil filter, using 5w-30 Pennzoil. Did this myself to be sure I have the correct amount of oil as recommended by Ca Westy (4.5 quarts)
- There is NO engine oil leak. I check every day, no oil on the garage floor.
- Replaced the oil pressure sensor. I have to say, the old one looked fine ¨C clean and new looking, not oily or covered in grease/mud/dirt. Learned a bit about the alternator as well! But, no noticeable difference ¨C the light still comes on as described below.
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Symptoms:
The engine starts as expected ¨C the oil pressure light comes on for a few seconds, then goes off. While the engine is relatively cold, the light stays off. But if it is warmed up to normal operating temp, and I then stop for a few minutes, the light tends to start blinking once the engine is started and I drive again. It then stays on, does not go off.
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CEL is NOT going off.
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From what I can observe, the vehicle does not show any other obvious signs of distress. The engine temp stays in the normal range, no weird mechanical noises, engine seems to be running ¡°fine¡±, no loss of power, or any other signs of an engine about to fail.
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Next steps? Oil pump check and/or replace? Reasonable ?job for hobbiests or for professionals only? ?
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Thanks guys!
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Terry
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