1996 GMC Safari loss of oil pressure

1996 GMC SAFARI
157,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHINYTOYSDETAILING
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i replaced an intake manifold gasket that was leaking coolant. everything seemed to go textbook until after about 10 minutes of driving it. my oil pressure dropped from 60lbs to 30-40lbs and began to have a knock at about 2500 rpms
Oct 31, 2010 at 12:43 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,If abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearings.
Oct 31, 2010 at 4:24 PM
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