1983 Jaguar XJ6 oil pressure

1983 JAGUAR XJ6
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LANCER1963223M
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Assuming it is not my barings or a poor gasket fit,

why am I losing some oil pressure after 10 minutes of driving i.e., 60 to 40 upto 40 miles an hour... driving and 50 to 20 when stoppped?

Yes, I change my oil regular and my gauge functions accurately.
Nov 30, 2009 at 11:30 AM
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DAVE H
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Lubrication is provided by a gear driven eccentric rotor type pump.
Dec 31, 2009 at 7:33 AM
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