A couple of things, do the lifters make any noise? If your oil pressure
really is low they should be making a racket.

A quick and really dirty test might be to remove the oil filter,
disconnect the coil, and then crank the engine. If you get a really big
mess than it's pumping oil, if there is no mess than you have a real
problem.

A mechanical gage is really the best solution!

Jeff DeWitt

sp wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am having a problem with my 97 Wrangler.. the Oil Pressure Gauge
> was jumping around and is now down at ZERO ! I had the sensor replaced
> way back in 98 when it acted goofy before. But I can't remember if
> exactly how it acted. Does anyone recognize if this seems like the
> sensor problem.
> I don't get a reading at all. It sits at the bottom of the gauge and
> doesn't move. The jeep cranks and runs fine.. but I am scared to drive
> it anywhere to get it checked out.
>
>
> Thanks for any input!!
> SP

 

A couple of things, do the lifters make any noise? If your oil pressure
really is low they should be making a racket.

A quick and really dirty test might be to remove the oil filter,
disconnect the coil, and then crank the engine. If you get a really big
mess than it's pumping oil, if there is no mess than you have a real
problem.

A mechanical gage is really the best solution!

Jeff DeWitt

sp wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am having a problem with my 97 Wrangler.. the Oil Pressure Gauge
> was jumping around and is now down at ZERO ! I had the sensor replaced
> way back in 98 when it acted goofy before. But I can't remember if
> exactly how it acted. Does anyone recognize if this seems like the
> sensor problem.
> I don't get a reading at all. It sits at the bottom of the gauge and
> doesn't move. The jeep cranks and runs fine.. but I am scared to drive
> it anywhere to get it checked out.
>
>
> Thanks for any input!!
> SP

 

Thanks for the advice..
I found a sensor online and ordered alot cheaper that what the jeep
dealer quoted..
But I think I might be taking it in anyway.. There is oil spraying out
around the sensor. I drove it just about 1/4 mile to the store and it
started smoking.. looked under and there was bunches of oil sprayed
around the bottom of the jeep. Mostly around the sensor and filter.

Bummer..

Thanks again!
SP



On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 21:05:19 GMT, sp <dingle71@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Hello,
>
> I am having a problem with my 97 Wrangler.. the Oil Pressure Gauge
>was jumping around and is now down at ZERO ! I had the sensor replaced
>way back in 98 when it acted goofy before. But I can't remember if
>exactly how it acted. Does anyone recognize if this seems like the
>sensor problem.
>I don't get a reading at all. It sits at the bottom of the gauge and
>doesn't move. The jeep cranks and runs fine.. but I am scared to drive
>it anywhere to get it checked out.
>
>
>Thanks for any input!!
>SP

 

Thanks for the advice..
I found a sensor online and ordered alot cheaper that what the jeep
dealer quoted..
But I think I might be taking it in anyway.. There is oil spraying out
around the sensor. I drove it just about 1/4 mile to the store and it
started smoking.. looked under and there was bunches of oil sprayed
around the bottom of the jeep. Mostly around the sensor and filter.

Bummer..

Thanks again!
SP



On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 21:05:19 GMT, sp <dingle71@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Hello,
>
> I am having a problem with my 97 Wrangler.. the Oil Pressure Gauge
>was jumping around and is now down at ZERO ! I had the sensor replaced
>way back in 98 when it acted goofy before. But I can't remember if
>exactly how it acted. Does anyone recognize if this seems like the
>sensor problem.
>I don't get a reading at all. It sits at the bottom of the gauge and
>doesn't move. The jeep cranks and runs fine.. but I am scared to drive
>it anywhere to get it checked out.
>
>
>Thanks for any input!!
>SP

 

Thanks for the advice..
I found a sensor online and ordered alot cheaper that what the jeep
dealer quoted..
But I think I might be taking it in anyway.. There is oil spraying out
around the sensor. I drove it just about 1/4 mile to the store and it
started smoking.. looked under and there was bunches of oil sprayed
around the bottom of the jeep. Mostly around the sensor and filter.

Bummer..

Thanks again!
SP



On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 21:05:19 GMT, sp <dingle71@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Hello,
>
> I am having a problem with my 97 Wrangler.. the Oil Pressure Gauge
>was jumping around and is now down at ZERO ! I had the sensor replaced
>way back in 98 when it acted goofy before. But I can't remember if
>exactly how it acted. Does anyone recognize if this seems like the
>sensor problem.
>I don't get a reading at all. It sits at the bottom of the gauge and
>doesn't move. The jeep cranks and runs fine.. but I am scared to drive
>it anywhere to get it checked out.
>
>
>Thanks for any input!!
>SP

 

sp did pass the time by typing:
> Thanks for the advice..
> I found a sensor online and ordered alot cheaper that what the jeep
> dealer quoted..
> But I think I might be taking it in anyway.. There is oil spraying out
> around the sensor. I drove it just about 1/4 mile to the store and it
> started smoking.. looked under and there was bunches of oil sprayed
> around the bottom of the jeep. Mostly around the sensor and filter.
>
> Bummer..

Did you use any gasket sealer on those threads? Like plumbers tape
or loctite? It works, just enough gets smooshed out of the way
to give a good connection and the rest keeps it from leaking. Don't
forget to wait overnight for the stuff to set.

--
DougW

 

sp did pass the time by typing:
> Thanks for the advice..
> I found a sensor online and ordered alot cheaper that what the jeep
> dealer quoted..
> But I think I might be taking it in anyway.. There is oil spraying out
> around the sensor. I drove it just about 1/4 mile to the store and it
> started smoking.. looked under and there was bunches of oil sprayed
> around the bottom of the jeep. Mostly around the sensor and filter.
>
> Bummer..

Did you use any gasket sealer on those threads? Like plumbers tape
or loctite? It works, just enough gets smooshed out of the way
to give a good connection and the rest keeps it from leaking. Don't
forget to wait overnight for the stuff to set.

--
DougW

 

sp did pass the time by typing:
> Thanks for the advice..
> I found a sensor online and ordered alot cheaper that what the jeep
> dealer quoted..
> But I think I might be taking it in anyway.. There is oil spraying out
> around the sensor. I drove it just about 1/4 mile to the store and it
> started smoking.. looked under and there was bunches of oil sprayed
> around the bottom of the jeep. Mostly around the sensor and filter.
>
> Bummer..

Did you use any gasket sealer on those threads? Like plumbers tape
or loctite? It works, just enough gets smooshed out of the way
to give a good connection and the rest keeps it from leaking. Don't
forget to wait overnight for the stuff to set.

--
DougW

 

Plumbers tape(IE Teflon) is NOT a sealant. The concept is that it is a
LUBRICANT. ??Confused? The idea is that the teflon will lubricate the
threads as you are tightening and allow a TIGHTER fit and allow the threads
to actually seal like they were intended to do. It's a common
misconception in the real world....
Unless you use something like locktite or another product that actually
says pipe sealant, it's just lubricating the threads......
thanks all
Robb S Local 32- Seattle, WA plumbers and pipefitters....;)

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Plumbers tape(IE Teflon) is NOT a sealant. The concept is that it is a
LUBRICANT. ??Confused? The idea is that the teflon will lubricate the
threads as you are tightening and allow a TIGHTER fit and allow the threads
to actually seal like they were intended to do. It's a common
misconception in the real world....
Unless you use something like locktite or another product that actually
says pipe sealant, it's just lubricating the threads......
thanks all
Robb S Local 32- Seattle, WA plumbers and pipefitters....;)

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