1993 Jeep Wrangler High oil pressure???

1993 JEEP WRANGLER
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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DREADLOCKSRLOVE
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I just purchased a 1993 Jeep Wrangler yj, 4cyl. 90,000 miles. Runs extreamly well, but instantly when i start the engine the oil pressure guage reads 80. I've been told several different things from different sources. I"M CONFUSED NOW!!! is this something that i need to fix? how do i fix this?
Jan 20, 2008 at 5:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Find the oil pressure sending unit-remove and hook up an oil pressure tester to it and read the oil pressure-if its normal-replace the oil pressure sending unit. If its too high-check the oil pressure relief valve on the oil pump.
Jan 20, 2008 at 5:38 PM