<VV> unusual symptom non corvair

[PatioMatt at aol.com]

This is a topic for VV-Talk...where all the Gearheads are!!
 
Most likely you are sucking air at your pickup...oil aerates and pressure  
drops...
 
you stop..air escapes....pressure is fine...
MN
 
 
 
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In a message dated 3/25/2008 1:01:49 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net writes:

1987  Dodge van 360 engine. Occasionally while driving (twice) the lifters 
start to  clatter and the oil pressure indicator drops very low.  Stop and check 
 oil quantity (full). Upon starting, the oil press returns to normal and 
lifter  clatter goes away. Fresh oil and filter within 1,000 miles. The oil pump 
is  VERY difficult to get to ($$$$). I cant believe it is bad.

Anybody have  a clue? Suggestions are: 
clogged or partially clogged oil screen,  
pressure valve sticking open.
????

I may try an ATF flush and  new filter and oil.

MIKE KOVACS  
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