Low oil pressure

1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SWAMPTHING
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Hello,

I
recently bought a 93 Park Avenue Ultra. Just had the crank pulley
damper and seal replaced on it. When driving it home, the oil pressure
gauge reads zero while idling or slowing down, but rises to a normal
level while accelerating. The oil pressure was normal before this. What
could be causing this? Thanks!
Nov 13, 2010 at 8:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and/or engine bearing.
Nov 13, 2010 at 8:53 PM
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FIXITMR
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was the oil changed as part of the seal job?
Nov 13, 2010 at 10:21 PM
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SWAMPTHING
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The oil was not changed to my knowledge.
Nov 14, 2010 at 2:02 PM
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