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mariopouliot
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Dec 29, 2007, 12:54 AM

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I installed an electrical oil pressure gauge when I did my 500 miles oil and filter change on a just rebuilt 2.2 L Subaru 1990 Legacy non turbo engine. I was surprised to see a steady high oil pressure reading. It was 30psi at idle, when it should be 14-26 psi at 2000rpm. It is also reading 60 psi at 3000 rpm when it should be 35-45 psi at 4000 rpm. I did install a new oil pump when I did the rebuild. Did I do something wrong there? Any idea as to what could be the problem?


Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 29, 2007, 4:46 AM

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Low should never drop below 20psi! High would bypass by a spring type device (like a radiator cap does for cooling system pressure on ones where you can see them) at about 60psi. Sounds somewhat normal to me with new bearings and little leakdown now. Correct me if I'm wrong??

Hey - don't be revving the engine to 4,000 RPM - that's too much without a load on it,

T



DanD
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Dec 29, 2007, 6:23 AM

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I would have the accuracy of the electrical gauge tested by having a mechanical test gauge temporarily installed and then compare readings.
Dan.

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