[Unknown User]

I have a 1980 280ZX with 38000 original miles. After starting cold it doesn't register oil pressure until the engine warms up. So far I have replaced the sending unit and pressure relief valve. The guage reads erratically. I installed a mechanical aftermarket guage and got a reading of about 5 psi warm and 0 cold. I disconnected the guage pressure line at the block and had good flow when warm but just seepage when cold. I will replace the pump next but think that I probably have a clogged intake screen. Can the screen be checked/cleaned without total engine removal? I would appreciate any advise. Thanks.

 

[Unknown User]

u can pull oil pan in car to check it (n/c)

> I have a 1980 280ZX with 38000 original
> miles. After starting cold it doesn't
> register oil pressure until the engine warms
> up. So far I have replaced the sending unit
> and pressure relief valve. The guage reads
> erratically. I installed a mechanical
> aftermarket guage and got a reading of about
> 5 psi warm and 0 cold. I disconnected the
> guage pressure line at the block and had
> good flow when warm but just seepage when
> cold. I will replace the pump next but think
> that I probably have a clogged intake
> screen. Can the screen be checked/cleaned
> without total engine removal? I would
> appreciate any advise. Thanks.