bobmac Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 as title guys when i start the Z the gauge moved over to just above 75?. when its under load the gauge moves right over to the extreme right hand side, i assume its an electronic gauge, is this a common fault ? i suppose the answer im looking for would be along the lines of " yea all you need to do is start the car engage neutral put the drivers window all the way down and back up and that should sort it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Been covered before. It's normal. as long as it goes down to about 60 once car has warmed up and drving normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmac Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 nope this stays there even when engine is warm and goes down to still way above 60 on idle ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 mmmmm... doesn't sound good. any takers to help this person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 What's the oil level like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinjuku Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Do you know what weight of oil is in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 From what I've read the oil pressure sender usually over-reads for a while when it's on its way out before eventually just becoming permanently pegged. Has it always done this or is it a recent development? If it's always done it then my money would be on incorrect weight of oil. DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmac Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 nope just started on my way home yesterday from my daughters, dont know the weight of the oil but it was last serviced about 2000 miles ago at a nissan dealer, i presume they use a "standard" viscocity oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 So what's the level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmac Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 oil level seems fine, i assume your thinking overfill ? causing overpressure ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinjuku Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Duff gauge sounds most likely then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Exactly, either that or the sender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmac Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 will have a look at the sender this weekend gonna get oily anyway fitting plenum spacer, and pop charger, and decats, and Y piece, and discs front and rear, with my shiny new spacers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmac Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 well what a shock !!!! just been to my local nissan dealer (chorley nissan) and been quoted £86 + VAT for the oil pressure sensor, and get this only ! £160 for the oil pump,( one of the mechanics mentioned that the pressure relief valve in the pump could be at fault) does anyone know how i can test the sensor, dont want to go down the road of throwing bits at it until its cured,couldnt afford to do that anyway BTW bought one for my old RX7 and it cost £6.80 +VAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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