mc1 200tqa oil pressure problem?

[Phil Payne]

> I know common reasons for low oil pressure are bad oil pump and worn main
> bearings, but these problems are almost unheard of in an I5 from what I
> know.  Any other suggestions or ideas what might be the cause?

You get worn main bearing damn quick if the oil cooler lines give way.  Do you know the car's
history?

The MC-1 is very similar to the MB engine - does any of
http://www.isham-research.com/quattro/oil_test.html apply?

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