[DML] Re: Two quick questions..

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That is "normal" for the OEM oil pressure sender unit. It is not
right, but it IS normal. If you want to get a sender unit that makes
the gauge work like it should check out one of the Delorean clubs that
sells a replacement. It is a very simple job to replace it.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "rdcejc@..." <rdcejc@...> wrote:
>
> Here's a third question.. Should the oil pressure gage read at the
highest level?  When sitting at a light it drops slightly but the
minute I start moving it goes all the way up and stays there.
> ED
> 6944
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: 
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: 6/9/2006 3:37:22 PM 
> Subject: Re: [DML] Two quick questions..
> 
> 
> Overfilled oil is a Bad Thing. If the level in the sump is too high, 
> the crankshaft can start to beat the oil like a kitchen mixer. This
> mixes a lot of air into the oil, which increases the oil volume causing
> more mixing. This also changes the flow characteristics of the oil,
> which makes it very hard for the oil pump to draw oil out of the
> sump. Oil pressure drops, which puts your bearings at risk.
> 
> --
> Mike
> 
> -------------- Original message from Hank <heskin@...>: -------------- 
> 
> > 1 - The small ground strap that runs from the front-left fender to
the 
> > hood has broken. I'll fix it before DCS, but does that ground strap 
> > serve any known, useful purpose? Could this be why my windshield 
> > washer motor no longer functions? 
> > 
> > 2 - I recently had my oil changed, and it appears that it was 
> > over-filled. The dipstick reads about 3/4" ABOVE the full mark (yes, 
> > before starting the motor after sitting overnight). I've already 
> > driven about 250 miles in this condition, with no adverse effect as 
> > far as I can tell. Should I drain it down to the "full" mark? What 
> > is the worst effect of running with the overfill? 
> > 
> > thanks, 
> > -Hank #1619 
> 
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