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[EVO X] Check oil pressure when cranking

5K views 11 replies 5 participants last post by  nplatenkamp 
#1 ·
Hi,

anyone a good idea how to check if oil pressure is there (after engine build) ?

I do not want to install a gauge, I do not see an oil light on the dash when turn ignition on....

Thanks for any help.

Rico
 
#4 ·
Thanks, I think it is stupid that it does not show "low oil pressure" light when engine is not running. In the good old days you can crank until the light went off so you know oil pressure is ok and you can start.
I read that sometimes the oil pump does not pump the oil because of air in the pump.
 
#8 ·
I always turn the pump with an electric drill on older evos, after major engine work.... but on the X the pump is run by a chain off the crank so without removing the front cover and sump it can not be done..

Having said that, investing in a small electric oil pump would give you the option of pre lubing the whole engine before starting up... for first start at least..
 
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