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#4017 of 4283 by dustyrustee Aug 24, 2008 (11:11 pm)
Dont overlook the fact that engine oils thin considerably as well when engine reaches operating temp, hence all engines have noticeable pressure drop from cold to hot...   as well oil porting thru head gaskets to lube cams presents no concern about gasket failure there as the oil is constantly flowing to cam bearings and there is very little backpressure at head to block juncture... Replies to this message: e_net_rider (Aug 26, 2008 7:29 am)
#4018 of 4283 Re: [dustyrustee] by e_net_rider Aug 26, 2008 (7:29 am)
Replying to: dustyrustee (Aug 24, 2008 11:11 pm) My concern at head gasket is that part of the gasket has broken allowing flow back to pan before it reaches camshaft. As oil thins that volume would become greater and possibly enough leaking by to drop pressure enough to get the alarm. But this would only be if pressure is low at sending unit.
#4019 of 4283 Loose Sterring Wheel?? by boston08 Aug 30, 2008 (4:52 am)
Hello I have a 1995 Oldsmobile Aruora That i just bought in April, Now the sterring wheel is loose it moves up and down and you can feel some play in it while driving! So i was wondering if anyone has ever heard of such a thing like this? At first it didn't pass state inspection because of the play the wheel had in it,,So the place i bought it from somehow got a sticker on it..Than he told me it was suspoes to be that way incase i got in an accident so i wouldn't be trapped in my car..I feel that is bull s*** because why would the state not have known about that? Anyways please some help here before i go back to where i bought it from and give them hell..I drive with 2 little children in the car with me..So i don't want to put them nor myself at risk for an accident..Thanks Replies to this message: dr_turbo (Aug 30, 2008 5:58 am) pepe13pepe (Sep 06, 2008 12:39 pm) e_net_rider (Sep 07, 2008 3:47 am) dr_turbo (Sep 07, 2008 7:59 am) oldwino (Sep 07, 2008 5:20 pm) pepe13pepe (Sep 18, 2008 12:25 am)
#4020 of 4283 Re: Loose Sterring Wheel?? [boston08] by dr_turbo Aug 30, 2008 (5:58 am)
Replying to: boston08 (Aug 30, 2008 4:52 am) Hi, I have a 96 and it does the same thing, up/down movement. It is not suppose to do that but mine has been like that for 4 yrs now. I don't believe it is a safety hazard but should be tightened up. Someone once told me how to tighten that up but never got around to doing it. Hope someone responds that can tell us exactly where this may be loose and how to tighten it.   paul
#4021 of 4283 by boston08 Aug 30, 2008 (8:41 am)
Thank you Paul for your reply =)
#4022 of 4283 dashboard gages by donnapaca Sep 03, 2008 (11:33 pm)
95 aurora Check engine light with hard shift from park to reverse and hard shift neutral to drive-in the past this has generally been bad pcm. Took to dealer that I have had success in fixing problems in the past. They hooked up code reader and the check engine light was not on, and computer did not store trouble codes. It shifted fine when they tested it, however the gages would not work-84,000 miles and never had this problem. Dealer said they only hooked up code reader, did not do anything else-any ideas? I have read ignition switch issue-I will try other key. Any other suggestions? I would appreciate any responses. Replies to this message: 1oldude (Feb 02, 2009 10:23 am) donnapaca (Feb 03, 2009 1:41 am)
#4023 of 4283 Re: 98 aurora low oil pressure at idle after warm up HELP please ! [blk97aurora] by pscheid Sep 05, 2008 (6:37 am)
Replying to: blk97aurora (Aug 19, 2008 5:46 pm) This may be of no benefit to the discussion, but my 98 just turned 101,000 miles and uses 1 quart of 10-30 conventional by about 3,500 miles when I get the oil changed. Over the life of the car, the oil pressure readings have not changed much and, assuming the gauge is not dead on accurate, I haven't been concerned with the oil pressure readings under various operating conditions.   Summer idle cold idle ~ 700 rpm: 59 psi Summer hot idle ~ 700 rpm: 8-9 psi Summer cruising hot ~ 1950 rpm & 60 mph: 28-34 psi Winter cold idle ~ 1000 rpm: ? Winter hot idle ~ 700 rpm: 12-14 psi Winter cruising after cold start 1950 rpm: 73 psi Winter cruising hot ~ 1950 rpm & 60 mph: 36-38 psi   Original sender, pump, and gauge. I'd be interested if everyone elses' experience is similar.   Jack   Jack Replies to this message: brinwood (Sep 05, 2008 9:30 am)
#4025 of 4283 Re: 98 aurora low oil pressure at idle after warm up HELP please ! [pscheid] by brinwood Sep 05, 2008 (9:30 am)
Replying to: pscheid (Sep 05, 2008 6:37 am) My 97 has the same oil pressures at those RPM's. I change my oil and filter at 7,000 miles. I use 10-30 Pennzoil and it doesn't use any. I have 117K on my aurora.
#4026 of 4283 Re: Loose Sterring Wheel?? [boston08] by pepe13pepe Sep 06, 2008 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: boston08 (Aug 30, 2008 4:52 am) I would check your rack and pinion, my 1997 aurora was like that since i bought it in November of 07 and my rack and pinion bushing/bracket snapped about a week ago when i was pulling into a parking spot. The play on the steering wheel is horrible now because nothing is holding the rack and pinion to the frame. So I am thinking that there was a fracture in the bracket before. If you are not too car saavy i would have someone you know how is look underneath at the it and see if there is any damage done to your rack and pinoin or the brackets. good luck. p.s. to get it fixed by a shop will run you about 600-1200 dollars is what ive found

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