how can I check the oil pressure without taking the side of the engine apart?

2001 BUICK REGAL
120,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • TURBO • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHERRY5683
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Trying to find out if my oil pump is working. I changed the slipped bearings but don't want to remove the oil pump if I don't have to.
Sep 13, 2014 at 11:51 PM
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HMAC300
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remove the pressure switch, install gauge and start engine. we have no pics of it it's on righ tside of engine above transzxle
Sep 14, 2014 at 1:15 AM
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