How do I find out if it is the oil pump or a bearing problem that could be my oil pressure problem?

1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
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PAPA JIM
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I lose all my oil pressure after the start.
Feb 25, 2012 at 8:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Use a plasticgauge and measure the engine bearing clearances if okay check the oil pump pressure relief valve could be sticking
Feb 25, 2012 at 8:34 PM
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