After my unnecessarily difficult time replacing a power steering pump that didnt need replaced, i seem to have developed a few problems.

For starters, the power steering pump/pully is way to close to my alternator belt for comfort, i think that may have to do with the fact that i have a left over washer.

Second, i went to take her for a spin aroynd the block and immediately as i was taking off i realized the oil pressure gauge was maxed out. The car, however, drove fine but i was terrified. What could have gone wrong?

Also, while where at it, where should the oil pressure typically sit at while idling, accelerating, etc.

 

Factory gauge?

 

Correct sir

 

Check the wire leading to the sender. You may have disturbed it when doing your work.

 

Well the prong itself broke off, that would solve the oil pressure problem.

Could anyone tell me where the oil pressure should normally stay at?

 

Say 35-40 psi warm, can go as low as about 10 at idle hot.

- Eric

 

You should be able to get a new one at the parts store.

 

Strange... Thought i replied days ago.

Anywho, is it normal for the pressure to rise while accelerating when the car isnt warmed all the way up?

 

Yes.

- Eric

 

My olds reads 60psi under acceleration

 

Yeah, that's okay, and should be the max, because the oil pump relief valve should be set to about 60psi.

- Eric

 

Interesting and relieving haha

Now ive got a whole new set of problems... But thats for my next thread...