Low Oil Pressure Mystery

[Douglas Fifield]

Guys, I did not see the screen myself.  I am going on the word of my
wrench who is quite knowledgeable.  Does the screen get replaced when
the oil pump is replaced?

D.

On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 3:58 PM, Dave <dave.eaton at clear.net.nz> wrote:
> is the baffle ok?
>
> dave
> '08 rs6 avant
> '04 allroad tdi
>
> On 2/07/11 7:00 AM, Douglas Fifield <douglas.fifield at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>Hedz,
>>
>>Patient is an 01 A4 1.8T belonging to my GF.  The car was bought used
>>with about 80K on the clock.  It has been throwing low oil pressure
>>warnings for some time.  Car needs to be completely warmed up and the
>>warning light flickers on periodically for a few seconds and goes off
>>- usually when going uphill.
>>
>>We dropped the pan expecting to find signs of sludge, but did not.
>>What we did find were small, bright, non-magnetic shavings.  We
>>theorized that the shavings were being sucked up against the intake
>>screen and reducing the oil flow.  Cleaned everything out and buttoned
>>up the car.  Problem was not fixed.
>>
>>Pulled the valve cover thinking that if aluminum was flaking off
>>somewhere, that was the likely place.  All cam bearings look good.  No
>>sign of wear.
>>
>>The engine sounds good.  No knocks or other unusual sounds.
>>Compression is good.  We are puzzled.  Next step is to replace the oil
>>pump. Still no idea of where the shavings might have come from.
>>
>>What does the collective wisdom of the list say?
>
>
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