HR low oil pressure

[jowen7448]

Hi all,

 

I know there are a few posts on low oil pressure for the HR in the 350 and early 370 owing to poor oil galley gaskets. I have noticed oil pressure drop gradually over the last few weeks, performance has started to feel a bit flat and idle when the air con is off is starting to sound a bit lumpy/erratic. 

 

plenty of relatively new oil in so my first suspicion is the infamous paper gaskets want replacement. Reason for post is:

 

1. Is there anything else I should try first? Since the job is not a small one and I shall be paying someone with more skill than me to undertake it want to make sure it's nothing easier to fix first. 

 

2. If the cover is coming off, what else should I change at the same time?

 

3. If there is a specialist is west/north Yorkshire that anyone knows that I don't would be handy. H-dev and abbey quite far to go on especially if car off road for more than a day. My local guy is good but don't think he has done work on any 350s besides mine. 

[veeg33]

Can't answer 1 or 2, but 3 ---> Atkin (https://www.atkinmotorengineers.com/) near York or L&G (http://www.lockwoodandgreenwood.co.uk/service/) near Oldham.

 

I've never used Atkin before but they are recommended by many here. I've used L&G to replace my ABS module, they are good and know what they are doing. They'll be happy to drive you to nearest train station and also pick you up when you return (5 mins drive)

 

I'm still unaware of any Nissan specialist in West Yorkshire. As you said, this is not a small job and you want someone who really knows what they are doing.

Edited June 27, 2018 by veeg33

[jowen7448]

Thanks. I have been to atkin before. Only problem is distance. Pretty much have to take a morning off. 

 

Might give L&G a call though. 

 

Anyone suggestions on what else to look at changing while it's open or anything.