oil pressure low.

[slimwiltaz]

Hey guys, my red oil light came on yesterday flashing and beeping. Ive done a bit search and read it could be oil pick up blocked or oil pump. What im wanting to know is, the car is over due a service. The oil looks black and thick. You think this could cause the problem or is it unlikely?

 

[Seal_LCR]

Nope

Pickup or vvt.

Do not drive it unless you want to kill the engine.

 

[slimwiltaz]

Yeah not planing on driving it. Only way of finding out gettin it to a mechanic?

 

[Seal_LCR]

You could take the sump off and check the pipe that's the first job really

 

[slimwiltaz]

Yeah ive found a guide on here, doesnt look to hard, I need to buy a 5m ball end allen key

 

[DanMeiring]

Pick up, however shitty oil may cause it too.

Changed my oil and filter last week and the light hasn't been on since. Pick up will be done soon too.

 

[slimwiltaz]

Its been about 13k since its last change. Was thinking the old oil might have blocked the pic up

 

[rickcuprar]

I just had this on my lcr. Got it in the garage the pickup was partially blocked but replaced the oil pump as well all good now . Mine was overdue a service too but not by much.

 

[slimwiltaz]

Think ill get the sump off have a look. Thanks for reply guys

 

[slimwiltaz]

Been looking on eurocarparts for a new oil pick up pipe, cannit seem to find one on there site, have they got a proper name?

 

[ibizacupra]

dealer/TPS job, ~£10-£12 ish

 

[ezza24]

Just pop in to your local seat dealer there about £15 don't forget a new o ring and sealer for the sump

 

[slimwiltaz]

Cheers guys

 

[slimwiltaz]

Is it safe to start the car up and let it tick over or should it not be started at all

 

[Seal_LCR]

I wouldn't if it is a blocked pipe when the oil is cold it is thicker making it harder to pass through an already restricted pipe

 

[slimwiltaz]

Ok cheers matey

 

[slimwiltaz]

Is there an easy way I can check the oil prrssure myself? Because I cannit drive the car to the garage

 

[slimwiltaz]

Is this guide and tools needed the same for the leon yeah? http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4231362

 

[andycupra]

its a sump off job, so no need to heat up the oil first before draining, its also not advisable due to the pressure issue.

drain and remove sump, check/replace pick up pipe,
clean sump out,
oil filter change too
replace sump
WAIT> don't rush it, let the sealer go off.

fill filter and replace
new oil

fingers crossed.