Help again -oil pressure

[Brad Hogg <roadhogg@xxxxxxx>]

Dan.  Talked to my brother about this tonight.  He's a Mopar guy from way
back.  I told him about the up-hill thing and he said this...

"The top end on those engines is oiled by oil coming up the hollow push rod
then exiting out around the rocker.  The oil then travels the the FRONT of
the engine where it drains down to the pan.  If you are going up hill and
the oil is not draining back down to the pan for a few moments then the oil
in the pan is likely low at that point in time.  Check these things.  Do you
have the correct amount of oil in the engine?  Do you have the correct
dipstick, indicating the proper oil level?  Take the valve covers off and
see if oil is being pumped up those push rods with the engine running."

I hope this helps.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel M Wing" <imp1983@xxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2003 11:18 AM
Subject: IML: Help again -oil pressure


Well,

I switched to straight 30W oil, (I let the old stuff drain overnight.
Lots of crap came out.)

Took the Imp for a drive today and things were fine for about
9 miles, and then the lifter started clacking again.  I shut it
down and let it cool awhile.  Started up and it was still a little
noisy, but then the noise faded away and she was running great.

She ran great most of the way home, but I have to climb a hill.
Once again the lifters started clacking, and bingo -oil light flickered
on.  Had to shut her down.  Let it rest a bit, started up noise
went away and she ran fine.  Idles beautifully in the driveway.

No, I didn't hook up a pressure gauge.  ( I guess I will have to get
one.)  Yes, I did try some oil detergent additive (against Dick
Benjamin's
advice.  I have used it before and it did work.)

However, I did notice that there was some oil on the front of the
transmission housing.  Could this be a rear oil seal leak?  If so
how major of a job is it to fix?)

Thanks in advance for more help.  (I'm afraid that if this ends up
being a big deal, I won't be registering for Carlsisle any time soon.)
Or, driving the Imp.    :(


Dan Wing
Marcy, NY  USA

imp1983@xxxxxxxx