oil pressure norms

[Timmmy]

Morning Huw

Youre far too practical ;)

I have 5-50 castrol syntec in it right now, will be replacing it this
weekend after a week i the car to 'clean things out' after the rebuild -
any recommendations?


Timmy

>> What would be normal oil pressure figures on my 1987 5K CSTQ? Given I
>> just
>> rebuilt the motor but didnt touch the bottom end.
>>
>> I am reading about 75psi startup when cold (5 bar)
>>
>> 25 to 30psi tickover hot (2 bar)
>>
>> 50-60psi driving (3.5-4 bar)
>
> Those numbers all sound ok/typical.  What weight oil are you running?
>
>>
>> the hot tickover seems low and the motor gets a bit clacky on the front
>> (cyl) 1 lifters if left idling for any length of time.
>
> Don't leave it idling for any length of time, then.  All it does is
> waste fuel and make your lifters clack.
>
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