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Oct 15, 2002 | 01:40 PM

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My engine is being weird?

i have a '96 Z28 with a 350 Carb. when the engine is cold i have good oil pressure and its fine. But when the engine is warm it has no oil pressure and the engine taps loud. HELP ME!!!

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Oct 16, 2002 | 05:52 PM

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Car: 86 Corvette, 89 IROC, 1999 TA

Engine: 350, 350, LS1

Transmission: 700r4, 700r4, T-56

Axle/Gears: 3.07, 373, 4.10

a little more info would help.. is there enough oil in it for starters?

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Oct 17, 2002 | 06:14 AM

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And what viscosity oil is in the sump? It would also help to know what you define as "warm". 180°? 220°? How hot is it getting?

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Oct 18, 2002 | 12:33 PM

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The engine is warm at about 195 to 205. i am using 20w 50 oil. the oil is full. it is not overheating.

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Oct 18, 2002 | 12:47 PM

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Gotta love them weird engines

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Oct 18, 2002 | 12:50 PM

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The engine is warm at about 195 to 205. i am using 20w 50 oil.

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Oct 18, 2002 | 01:09 PM

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The engine is warm at about 195 to 205. i am using 20w 50 oil.

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