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(Message started by: WAYNE on Feb 4^th, 2005, 8:55pm)

Title: oil light always on
Post by WAYNE on Feb 4^th, 2005, 8:55pm

Hi
Does anybody know where the oil pressure switch is located on cossie as i am thinking of changing switch because oil light stays on but dims after starting.Also have timing chain rattle for 2-3 seconds on cold startup, could this be related.
Regards Wayne

R 98 costhworth ult 80,000

Title: Re: oil light always on
Post by Snoopy on Feb 4^th, 2005, 10:32pm

I think it bottom left hand side of the engine near to the botton hose its shown in the technical data on the main site....http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/engines/24v/24VOilpressure.pdf

Title: Re: oil light always on
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 6^th, 2005, 11:21am

hi there

i would also get the oil pressure checked. are you using the correct grade of oil? should be sae 10w-30.

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/engines/24v/24VOilpressure.pdf

Title: Re: oil light always on
Post by WAYNE on Feb 7^th, 2005, 10:21pm

Hi Snoopy/Scorpioman
Thanks for the advice, I tried changing the oil pressure switch this weekend but couldn't get the switch off as 23/24mm socket wouldn't fit as pattern is different .
Does anyone know if I need a special tool to remove this?
By the way I am using 10-40w oil, is this okay?
Regards
Wayne

Title: Re: oil light always on
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 7^th, 2005, 10:32pm

hi there

the oil is fine (2nd choice), not sure about a special tool.

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